Chordology
Explore our curated resources to help you write more interesting chord progressions, sequences, and song structures.
While examples are shown on guitar, all concepts apply to any instrument.
Download three 16-bar chord progressions designed to help you write more sophisticated music using Parallel Modulation.
Watch the video on Parallel Modulation before you begin.
Begin with the Parallel Modulation chord progression
Explore More Free Resources
Modulation Foreshadowing in “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
Learn how to modulate, and set up modulation to any key using the ‘foreshadowing’ technique.
How to Make Basic Chords Sound Beautiful
I take some of the most common chords on guitar and transform them into beautiful and versatile voicings for your next song.
4 Chord Tricks the Beatles Knew (and You Should Too)
Create some of the same harmonic sophistication that characterizes so much of The Beatles’ music.
3 Chord Strategies for Writing Great Bridges
Three chord strategies for creating satisfying contrast and variation in the bridge section of your songs.
Modulation Foreshadowing in “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
Learn how to modulate, and set up modulation to any key using the ‘foreshadowing’ technique.
How to Make Basic Chords Sound Beautiful
I take some of the most common chords on guitar and transform them into beautiful and versatile voicings for your next song.
4 Chord Tricks the Beatles Knew (and You Should Too)
Create some of the same harmonic sophistication that characterizes so much of The Beatles’ music.
3 Chord Strategies for Writing Great Bridges
Three chord strategies for creating satisfying contrast and variation in the bridge section of your songs.
Explore our Workshop Library on Chordology
Dive deeper with our complete songwriting courses. Learn how to find more interesting chords, build stronger chord sequences, and use harmony to shape your songs from the ground up.
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Finishing Songs
Learn a simple, repeatable process to move past unfinished ideas and finally complete your songs.