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How to Write a Catchy Chorus for Your Song
Learn how to write a catchy chorus: a step-by-step process for lyrics, melody and contrast that makes your song’s hook stick, with practical examples.
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Seventh Chords Explained: Maj7, Min7, and Dominant 7
Seventh chords explained for songwriters: how maj7, min7 and dominant 7 chords are built, how they sound, and when to use each, with note-name examples.
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What Is a Triad in Music?
What is a triad in music? It’s a three-note chord built in thirds. Learn the four triad types, how to build them, and how to use them, with…
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Music Intervals Explained for Beginners
Music intervals explained for beginners: what intervals are, how to name them by number and quality, and how to recognize each one, with clear examples.
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What Is the Relative Minor and How to Find It
What the relative minor is and how to find it: a major key and its relative minor share the same notes. Learn the simple shortcut with clear examples.
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Major vs Minor Scales: What’s the Difference?
Major vs minor scales explained: the interval patterns, the emotional difference, and how to build both in any key, with clear note-name examples.
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What Are Diatonic Chords? A Beginner’s Guide
A beginner’s guide to diatonic chords: what they are, how to build the seven chords in any major key, and why they sound good together, with examples.
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How to Find the Key of a Song
Learn how to find the key of a song using its chords, melody and the last note, with clear step-by-step methods and real examples in major and minor.
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The Circle of Fifths Explained for Songwriters
The circle of fifths explained in plain English for songwriters, with key signatures, related chords and practical ways to use it when writing songs.
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10 Common Chord Progressions Every Songwriter Should Know
Learn 10 common chord progressions every songwriter should know, with note names and chord symbols in real keys so you can write songs faster today.