It’s a given that in order for a song to be powerful and effective, it needs to be memorable. But what makes a song memorable? As we know, songs are a partnership of many different elements all working together. So it’s difficult to point a finger at one particular component and say that it alone […]
Most major progressions work well when they’re transposed as-is into a minor key. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Justin Timberlake’s 2013 hit, “Mirrors,” demonstrates the power that comes from creating a chorus progression that is strongly linked to the verse […]
Unique chord progressions that work well are hard to create. But that shouldn’t be a worry to a songwriter. ______________ Hopefully it goes without saying that good chord progressions are not simply a random collection of nice chords. There’s very little that’s random about it. After you play the first chord, there are a number […]
