5 Verse and Chorus Progressions for Songwriters

Five suggestions for verse and chorus progressions that work well together. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle includes: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Right now, the Deluxe Bundle comes with a special deal. READ MORE.. _____________ It’s completely fine to write a song that uses the same chords for both […]

Using An AABB Repetition Scheme for Song Verses

Repetition of melodic phrases gives you music that’s easy for a listener to remember. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. 7 Songwriting eBooks for $37 _____________ We know that repetition is a crucial part of what makes music enticing to listeners. […]

Piano - songwriting

The Problem With Chords-First Songwriting

Your song’s chords may seem wonderful to you, but it’s the melody that makes the song memorable. _______________________ As you’ll read below, chords-first songwriting comes with certain problems. But it can work, and here’s the eBook that shows you how. Includes several step-by-step methods for getting the most out of chords-first writing. Read more.. _______________________ In a […]

Chord Progressions, and the Power of the Pedal Point

Pedal point makes strange progressions easier to understand. _______________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-eBook Deluxe Bundle, and get a special deal. Read more.. _______________________ Here’s a simple solution to a chord progression that doesn’t feel right: add a pedal point. Pedal point simply means that you keep the same note in the bass […]

Chord Progressions of Well-Known Folksongs

Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get a 7th songwriting eBook FREE. __________________ As you likely know, chord progressions are not protected by copyright, so you can feel free to take any progression you like and use it for your own purposes. Sometimes it can be fun to take the progression of […]

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 […]