While looking through the music score and listening to ”Brothers in Arms”, I identified some particular musical features that help to create the mood and style of this song. One of these has to do with the harmonic structure, the chords, that are used. Another is a rhythmic element. And another is the blend of instruments and voice. Join me to discover the way they work together perfectly as I examine each of these elements one at a time.

And ... oooops! My “Spoonerism”: 1892 :)))

Link to the original song:
   • Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (Offi...  

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Amy Shafer, LRSM, FRSM, RYC, is a classical harpist, pianist, and music teacher, Director of Piano Studies and Assistant Director of Harp Studies for The Harp School, Inc., holds multiple degrees in harp and piano performance and teaching, and is active as a solo and collaborative performer. With nearly two decades of teaching experience, she teaches privately, presents masterclasses and coaching sessions, and has performed and taught in Europe and USA.