Fleet Foxes' "Someone You'd Admire": Creating Forward Motion in Song Melodies

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“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting”: An Excerpt

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Touching the Heart of the Audience: A Songwriter's Most Important Task

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8 Chord Progressions With Interesting Bass Lines

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Identifying Chords that Work Well Together

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Using Objective Listening to Improve Your Songwriting

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