What you'll learn

Create chord progressions that invoke emotion in the listener
Understand how to use melody and chords to create different emotions
See real examples of how professional songwriters use chords in hit songs

Course content

6 sections • 17 lectures • 56m total length

Introduction1:54
The 12 Keys1:05
In this lecture we'll learn the concept of keys and see how each song can be played in 12 keys.
The 7 Scale Degrees3:33
In this lecture we'll learn the 7 scale degrees in a Major Key
When in Rome! The 7 Chords3:50
Learn how we use Roman Numerals in music and understand the 7 diatonic chords.

Home Sweet Home: Understanding the I Chord4:01
Home Sweet Home. Understand the concept and characteristics of the home chord.
I Need Some Closure: Understanding the Nature of the IV & V Chords6:41
Learn how to use cadence chords when building your own unique chord progressions.
IV and V Quiz
It's Okay to be Sad!: How the vi Chord Works into Songs3:17
Learn when and how to use the vi chord when building your own chord progressions.
How to Use the vi chord to Create Energy and Surprise in Your Song3:36
Create energy and surprise in your song with the vi chord.
Taylor Swift Did the Opposite! How to Use the vi to Make Your Chorus Brighter3:13
How to make your chorus pop by strategically using the vi chord.
The Most Popular Progression and Its Minor Twin Sibling with Examples1:03
The most popular chord progression, it's minor twin, and the songs that use them.
vi Quiz

The Moody Connector: How the iii Chord Works in Popular Songs4:36
How to use the iii chord when building your chord progressions. Examples of songs that use the iii chord and how songwriters strategically use it.
iii Quiz
Many Hats: How ii Chord Works in Popular Songs5:36
How to use the ii chord when building your chord progressions. Examples of songs that use the iii chord and how songwriters strategically use it.
ii Quiz

Requirements

Have experience with an instrument to write songs on like piano or guitar

Description

Songwriting can be a lot of fun when you understand how chords work.

Especially if you've been using the same chords over and over again and want to write something fresh!

In this course, I show you how professional songwriters put together chords when songwriting. There are certain rules they follow. Once you understand the rules you can choose to use or break them.

We'll use real life example to demonstrate how the 6 most used chords in popular music work and work together.

Every lecture builds on the next lecture and is easy to follow. By the end you should be able to take a song concept, and start building chord progressions that make sense.

I you love songwriting and you want to start writing songs outside of your comfort zone, this course is for you.

I hope to see you on the inside!

-R

Who this course is for:

Anyone who loves songwriting and wants to write songs outside their comfort zone

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Course content

Getting Up to Speed! (Skip if You Understand How the 12 Keys Work)4 lectures • 10min

Hanging Out With The Popular Chords6 lectures • 22min

Outsider Chords: Change Your Songwriting Up!2 lectures • 10min

How Melody Effects Your Chord Choices and Paints Your Songs2 lectures • 12min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

Bonus2 lectures • 2min

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