A great way to get started writing a song is to use a well-known chord progression. Certain progressions have been used thousands of times throughout the history of recorded music, so there’s no ...

Guitar skills: When it comes to chord progressions, you don’t have to break new ground to write great songs. In fact, some basic chord progressions have been used repeatedly in hundreds of pop and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pop music might come off as formulaic sometimes, and, to some extent ...

Whether you're into jazz, rock, pop, soul, or country, learning to play by ear starts with one essential skill: hearing and identifying chords. In this video, we break down the first steps to training ...