Chord Substitutions: Finding a Great Chord

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A Quick Key Change Extends a Chord Progression’s Life

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The Power of the "Oscillating Key Change"

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3 Smooth Ways to Change Key

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Bored With Just One Key? Try Two.

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A New Take on the I-IV-V-I Progression

Written by Gary Ewer, from “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” website. Gary Ewer’s songwriting e-books will get you writing songs, and can help stamp out writer’s block for good. Click here to read more. _____________ You’ve often heard me say that one of the problems with chord progressions is that they can often be too complex. […]