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041: About the Hook
Episode 41

041: About the Hook

Musicality Now

January 25, 20187m 32s

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Show Notes

We all know the "hook", if not by name. It's the catchiest, most memorable part of a song, and the culprit for getting the tune stuck in your head. In this podcast episode, learn what makes a hook, what differentiates it from the chorus, and how some famous artists have used it to elevate their songs from great to unforgettable.

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Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 041

Instrumental hooks answers:

• Queen - Under Pressure (or Vanilla Ice - Ice, Ice, Baby)

• Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water

• The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

• Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

Links and Resources

Interview with the HookTheory team

Musicality Means… Knowing the Slang

The genius of "Hook" by Blues Traveler

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