Creating Musical Energy by Manipulating the Tonic Chord

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Using a Minor-IV Chord In a Major Progression

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Helping an Audience Understand Longer Chord Progressions

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Hooking an Audience With the Magic of Implied Chords

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“The Essential Secrets of Songwriting”: An Excerpt

The eBook, “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting,” is a great way for songwriters, whether novice or experienced, to strengthen their songwriting technique. It clears up the mystery of why good songs are so successful, and brings joy back to songwriting. The following is an excerpt from Chapter 4: Harmony. That chapter looks at four vital aspects of how […]

8 Chord Progressions With Interesting Bass Lines

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