Augmented Chords, and How To Use Them In Your Music

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The Main Differences Between Strong and Fragile Chord Progressions

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Chord Progressions: The Importance of a Harmonic Goal

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Choosing Song Chords That Work Well Together

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How to Create Several Chord Progressions That Work Within the Same Song

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How to Identify Chord Progressions in a Song

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