Theory & Songwriting

Learn how to write a catchy chorus: a step-by-step process for lyrics, melody and contrast that makes your song’s hook…

Seventh chords explained for songwriters: how maj7, min7 and dominant 7 chords are built, how they sound, and when to…

What is a triad in music? It’s a three-note chord built in thirds. Learn the four triad types, how to…

Music intervals explained for beginners: what intervals are, how to name them by number and quality, and how to recognize…

What the relative minor is and how to find it: a major key and its relative minor share the same…

Major vs minor scales explained: the interval patterns, the emotional difference, and how to build both in any key, with…

A beginner’s guide to diatonic chords: what they are, how to build the seven chords in any major key, and…

Learn how to find the key of a song using its chords, melody and the last note, with clear step-by-step…

The circle of fifths explained in plain English for songwriters, with key signatures, related chords and practical ways to use…

Learn 10 common chord progressions every songwriter should know, with note names and chord symbols in real keys so you…