In this tutorial we show you how to write a harmonically engaging four-chord cycle for use in ambient soundscapes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

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A lot of the elements that make pop music successful relate to it being catchy and familiar. As a songwriter, there are many ways to engender this feeling in listeners, to do with song structure, ...

Give your chord progressions colour and flair by introducing a handful of ‘out of key’ notes. We’ve previously looked at diatonic chords, ie, chords belonging to a scale or key. As their name suggests ...