Between the Bars by Elliott Smith is a perfect song with a perfect chord progression. In this song analysis, I will show you why this is a chord progression any guitarist, musician and songwriter should…
Parallel chords are the easiest way to get great chord progressions. You can create strange progressions and melodies that you otherwise might not come up with. Let’s dive in and let’s get creative! The technique…
Struggling with boring chord progressions? Or do your progressions sound too happy and not emotional enough? Then the technique of chord substitution will be perfect for you. You can use the relative minor of a…
Augmented triads are amazing chords! When you follow this guide, you will know what they are and how to build them. Also, I will show you how Bach, The Beatles, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin and…
Are you tired of using the same boring chord progressions? Then learn to use the Lydian mode to add beautiful colours and unexpected new chords to any major chord progression. So if you ever feel…
There is one chord that John Frusciante plays in Under The Bridge by the Red Hot Chili Peppers that always sounded a bit strange to me. Especially when I just started learning music. This last…
The last song by The Beatles Now and Then. Why does this demo song and the studio version sound so emotional and touching? One reason for this melancholy is the ancient chord progression which John…
Ever wondered why some chord progressions just sound so good? Are you looking to have full control over your chord progressions? Then let’s dive into what chord tones are most important! Resources Best Books on…
What chord progression do artists like Gotye, Sufjan Stevens, Justin Bieber, Fleetwood Mac, Harry Styles and many more have in common? And if it’s such a common chord progression, why doesn’t everybody use it? Let’s…
Do you like the emotional piano music of Yann Tiersen and Ludovico Einaudi? And would you like to learn how to write beautiful piano music just like that and also be able to play it?…