Borrowing a nifty couple of chord changes from the jazz world can really elevate your songwriting, no matter the genre or style.
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How the Circle of Fifths Can Help Your Songwriting
The circle of fifths sometimes gets a bad rap. But it can be one of the single most important tools in the songwriter’s toolbox.
Can Descending Chords Ever Sound Happy?
Descending melodies and progressions often sound sad, but one of the most resoundingly happy songs ever, Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” begs to differ.
How to Take a Good Show and Make It Great
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Understanding Advanced Blues Harmony
The 12-bar blues is the most important structural element in the history of American popular…