Using Strong Beats to Help Add Chords to a Melody

Learn how to add chords to a melody by reading “How To Harmonize a Melody, part of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle. That eBook bundle covers every important aspect of songwriting, from chords to melody-writing, to lyrics.  Now with a 7th FREE eBook. Read more… ______________ In practically all songs of every popular genre (pop. […]

Harmonizing the Same Melody With Major, Then Minor Chords

Switching from major to minor gives your melody a whole new sound. __________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 e-book bundle. Become the best songwriter you can be! __________________ The repetition of musical fragments is an important part of the structure of most songs. We like to hear things repeat; obvious things, like the basic beat and […]

Using 2 Chord Progressions for the Same Melody

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