Pairing Up a Minor Verse With a Major Chorus

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Using a Minor I-Chord in a Major Key Song

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12 Chord Progression Characteristics that Music History Teaches Us

All chord progressions, regardless of genre, work pretty much the same way. Here are 12 features of progressions common to all music. _______________ Thousands of songwriters are now using “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundles to improve their technique. Includes”From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro“. Read more.. ________________ If pop music is your only […]

5 Ways to Make the Chorus an Object of Attention

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Good Song Design: Move From Less Predictable to More Predictable

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5 Tips for Fixing Problems In a Chord Progression

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