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It goes without saying that a good chord progression can be fundamental to a quality song, but when you find yourself staring at a blank screen, how do you get started and string an appropriate set of ...

You’re probably already familiar with the bright, upbeat sound of major chords and the dark, mournful vibe of the minor variety. Sus chords have a different sound altogether. On the spectrum of moods, ...

In future entries, we'll be giving you a gentle introduction to the theory behind chord construction. Don't worry, it's a lot less dreary than it sounds, honest! And don't forget that even a basic ...

Composers often speak of fitting chords and melodies together, as though sounds were physical objects with geometric shape -- and now a Princeton University musician has shown that advanced geometry ...

The world of extended chords can appear quite unfathomable at times. The apparently benign 11th chord is a great example of this, as it falls between the cracks of many chord-naming conventions, ...

From altered tensions to lush jazz voicings, mastering guitar chords opens a world of expressive possibilities. Whether you’re exploring open tunings, extended harmonies, or subtle inversions, each ...

Almost every song in the pop charts is built around the same four chords. And it's nothing new – they're the same three chords that Pachelbel used in his famous Canon. But why do we keep coming back ...