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Chord Progressions

Introduction to Chord Progressions

Introduction to Chord Progressions

by Musical U Team | Chord Progressions, 3 Chord Songs, 4 Chord Songs, Chords, Song Writing

Learn all about chord progressions, how they’re created, why they matter, and how you can use them to write unforgettable music.

About the 12-Bar Blues

About the 12-Bar Blues

by Musical U Team | Podcast, 3 Chord Songs, Chord Progressions, Music Theory

The 12-bar blues are the foundation that rock & roll was built on. Learn why this chord progression is so memorable, and how you can use it in songwriting!

About the Hook

About the Hook

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Chord Progressions, Song Writing

The “hook” is the earworm that elevates the song to the status of “unforgettable”. Learn all about the hook in this podcast episode!

Open your Ears to some Rocking Blues

Open your Ears to some Rocking Blues

by James Stinton | Active Listening, 3 Chord Songs

Open you ears to this 5 Song Set influenced by the blues. Listen out for the bluesy elements in these unique songs from five great international artists.

About the I, IV, V and vi Chords

About the I, IV, V and vi Chords

by Musical U Team | Podcast, 3 Chord Songs, 4 Chord Songs, Chord Progressions

Learn about the four chords that countless musical masterpieces have been built on, how they’re named, and how you can craft tunes out of them yourself.

How To Make A Backing Track, with Joanne Cooper

How To Make A Backing Track, with Joanne Cooper

by Guest Expert | Practice, Chord Progressions, Ear Training, Improvisation, Instruments, Key, Playing By Ear

Prolific songwriter Joanne Cooper shows you how to make a backing track, and the myriad of ways you can use it for practice, improvisation, and more.

Hearing Chord Progressions: I, IV, V in Major Keys

Hearing Chord Progressions: I, IV, V in Major Keys

by Ramona Cojocaru | 3 Chord Songs, Chord Progressions, Music Theory, Solfa

Step by step, ear training produces magical results. Find out how to hear the foundational major key chord progressions, with fun examples and exercises.

5 Tips on Preparing for your First Ear Training Course

5 Tips on Preparing for your First Ear Training Course

by Guest Expert | Ear Training, Chord Progressions, Intervals, Solfa

Is there an ear training course in your future? Don’t go there without being prepared! Just Another Flutist gives five tips on how to be ready for class.

Hearing Chord Progressions, Part 3: Minor Keys

Hearing Chord Progressions, Part 3: Minor Keys

by Ramona Cojocaru | Chord Progressions, Solfa

Minor songs sound rich and exotic but listen to the bass and it all falls into place. Learn for yourself how to identify minor chord progressions by ear.

Hearing Chord Progressions, Part 1: the Dominant and the Subdominant

Hearing Chord Progressions, Part 1: the Dominant and the Subdominant

by Ramona Cojocaru | Chord Progressions, Chords, Music Theory | 0 comments

Want to walk into any musical situation with the chord progression to any song? Learn to hear the movement of the chord roots and you’re well on your way.

Meet vi, the sad twin of the chord family

Meet vi, the sad twin of the chord family

by Andree-Ann D. | 4 Chord Songs, 3 Chord Songs, Chord Progressions | 0 comments

Are you looking to play pop songs by ear or improve your music transcription skills? Want to spice up your song-writing? Have you heard of a ‘four chord song’ and wondered what that means? My recent articles have explained the 3 chords every musician...
Discovering Minor Chord Progressions: Part Two

Discovering Minor Chord Progressions: Part Two

by Sabrina Peña Young | Chord Progressions

Minor keys present us with rich harmonic possibilities. Check out these ear training exercises to jump-start your discovery of minor chord progressions.

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