Chord Progressions: 8 Tips for Richer Songwriting
Chords are a driving element of many songs. When we’ve got four elements of songwriting to manipulate (melody, chords, lyrics, and groove), it’s natural to credit them or blame them for a successful song. But how do we songwriters find and use great chords?
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Harmonic Progressions for Songwriters
You don’t have to have a degree in music theory to write harmonic progressions that underscore your lyric well.
How to Write Better Chord Progressions
I love it when songs just fall out. If I could write every song without consciously applying a single tool of the craft, I would. Tools are hard work, and let’s face it, I’d rather be lazy.
Guitar Notation Basics
Guitarists might read three different types of notation. Each has its strengths.