Chord Progressions of Well-Known Folksongs

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Getting the Most Out Of the Tonic Note

How you use the tonic note in your song can go along way to controlling musical energy. _______________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 eBook Bundle, and get “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” free. _______________________ Some might say that it’s not all that important to know the key of your song […]

Starting a Song Bridge With a Minor Chord

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Adding Chords to Melodies: Look for the Strong Beats

Not every note of your melody will fit the chord of the moment. So here’s what to do about that. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages come with this eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Right now, the 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle is being offered at a discount price. READ MORE.. _____________ You’ve […]

Interesting Chord Vamps for Song Intros

Some interesting 2- and 3-chord vamps to try for your next song intro. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and increase your song’s HIT potential. _____________ I’m not a huge fan of the “vamp-until-ready” type of song intro, only because I think there are more interesting ways to start a song. And these days, with listeners […]

Creating Good Transitions from One Key to Another

Finding a chord that pulls a song successfully into a new key can be a challenge. Here are some ideas that might help. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ There is of course no rule that says that all songs […]