Music Theory
Build a clear understanding of how chords work and connect within a key.
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Music Theory Fundamentals—Major, Minor & Diminished Chords
A little bit of music theory goes a long way – in this video, I explain the difference between the major, minor, and diminished triads, and show you how to find them anywhere on the keyboard.
Picking the Perfect Chords
Learn to write simple yet powerful chord progressions for your next song!
Major 7 vs Dom 7—The Difference Is Huge!
In this video, we examine the differences between Major 7 vs Dominant 7 chords – specifically focusing on how they are constructed, how they are labelled, how they differ in sound and how you can utilise both with great effect in your songwriting process.
Writing Songs in the Minor Key
Learn to harness the beauty and power of the RELATIVE MINOR and explore some new harmonic options for your next song!
Music Theory Fundamentals—Major, Minor & Diminished Chords
A little bit of music theory goes a long way – in this video, I explain the difference between the major, minor, and diminished triads, and show you how to find them anywhere on the keyboard.
Picking the Perfect Chords
Learn to write simple yet powerful chord progressions for your next song!
Major 7 vs Dom 7—The Difference Is Huge!
In this video, we examine the differences between Major 7 vs Dominant 7 chords – specifically focusing on how they are constructed, how they are labelled, how they differ in sound and how you can utilise both with great effect in your songwriting process.
Writing Songs in the Minor Key
Learn to harness the beauty and power of the RELATIVE MINOR and explore some new harmonic options for your next song!
Explore our Workshop Library on Music Theory
Dive deeper with our complete songwriting courses. Learn the roles and relationships of chords within a key, how to use chord substitutions, and how to make stronger musical choices in your songwriting.
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