Most songs will keep the same key from beginning to end. For songs that do change key, the most common circumstance is when you have a minor verse that moves to a major chorus. You hear this in lots of songs. I did a video a while back regarding how songs change key, and referred […]
Take a look at the chords in pop music today, and you don’t see the diminished chord being used much. It’s an extremely versatile chord, but it’s possible that songwriters might be a bit confused as to how to use it. And by “use it”, I think many just don’t know how to approach the […]
“From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” is one of 10 eBooks in “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” Deluxe Bundle. Take advantage of today’s DISCOUNT PRICE. Read more.. _____________ Structurally speaking, an augmented chord consists of stacked major 3rds. So the chord C Aug (C+) uses the notes C-E-G#. It could occur naturally in a minor key […]
