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Songwriting 101: How to write Chord Progressions

Songwriting 101: How to write Chord Progressions

When it comes to chord progressions, the sky’s the limit. There are no hard and fast rules, and if it sounds good to your ears, it works! But there are few tendencies to keep in mind to help your chord progressions function logically. What follows is an explanation of how chords tend to function in a major key.

How to Learn Intervals – Musical Thinking

How to Learn Intervals – Musical Thinking

Intervals are key to musical thinking. By musical thinking I mean the ability to play, sing or write exactly what you hear in your minds ear. Think of it as being able to play what you hear, instead of hearing what you play. So what's the difference? Well when you...