Theory & Songwriting
Write better songs. Approachable music theory and songwriting craft, covering chords, scales, melody, structure and the ideas that make tracks connect.Start here: The Circle of Fifths Explained for Songwriters · Music Intervals Explained for Beginners · Seventh Chords Explained: Maj7, Min7, and Dominant 7 · Song Structure Explained: Verse, Chorus, Bridge and More.
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Lofi Chord Progressions
Lofi chord progressions explained: real jazzy maj7, min7 and ii–V–I patterns in named and Roman-numeral form, plus tips to build…
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R&B Chord Progressions
R&B chord progressions explained simply: learn the lush 7th and 9th chords, the ii-V-I turnaround, and neo-soul loops behind rnb…
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Pop Chord Progressions
Pop chord progressions explained simply: learn the four-chord loops behind hit songs, with real Roman numerals, named chords in C…
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Emotional Chord Progressions
Emotional chord progressions turn plain chords into feeling. Learn the real minor, borrowed-chord and descending patterns that make songs ache…
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Jazz Chord Progressions
Jazz chord progressions explained: master the ii–V–I, turnarounds, minor ii–V–i, rhythm changes and tritone subs with real chords in C…
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EDM Chord Progressions
EDM chord progressions explained with real minor-key loops like Am–F–C–G in Roman-numeral and named form, plus how to add tension,…
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House Chord Progressions
House chord progressions explained: Roman-numeral and named-chord examples in minor and major, plus the soulful 7th and 9th voicings that…
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Gospel Chord Progressions
Gospel chord progressions use rich 7th and 9th chords, ii-V-I turnarounds and plagal Amen cadences — learn the real shapes…
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Roman Numeral Chord Progressions Explained
Roman numeral chord progressions explained in plain English: how the numerals map to real chords, why they work in any…
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The Best Chord Progressions for Songwriting
The best chord progressions for songwriting, explained with Roman numerals and real named chords in C and A minor, plus…