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How to use Chords & Harmony in Your Music

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About How to use Chords & Harmony in Your Music

Welcome & Congratulations

Introduction The Storyline of Music

Learn Intervals & Harmonies

Learn how it is all Connected

Learn 204 Chords in 15 min

Introduction Chords in Action

Playing Style 1 Smooth Block Chords

Playing Style 2 Rhythmic Block Chords

Playing Style 3 Arpeggios

Playing Style 4 Comping Rhythm

Chord Inversions

Chord Voice Leading

Chord Playing Style

Chord Progression Rhythm

Diatonic Chords

The 3 Strong Chords

Harmony is like Relationships

Guideline 1 Chord vs Melody Factor

Guideline 2 Mood vs Action Factor

Guideline 3 Stability vs Flow Factor

Guideline 4 Up vs Down Factor

Guideline 5 Chords for Transitions

Guideline 6 Expression for Emotion

Guideline 7 Simplicity is Powerful

Guideline 8 Closed vs Open Chords

Guideline 9 Build vs Reduce Energy

Guideline 10 Tension vs Resolve

Congratulations You are Amazing

What You Will Learn?

  • CONGRATULATIONSAfter this course, you will be able to use the true power of chords and chord progressions in your music. You will be able to control the emotional core of your music, and to support your main theme and melodies. Because chords, is what add depth and mood to music. Chords make music fuller, deeper, and more powerful..
  • YOU WILL LEARN.
  • The Foundations of Chords and Harmony in Music.
  • Practical use of Chords in Your Music.
  • 10 Powerful Guidelines on using Chords in your Music.
  • AFTER THIS COURSEIn the end, by practicing and implementing all the concepts, guidelines and tricks, you will be able to unleash the true power of music composition, by mastering the use of chords and chord progressions in your music..
  • START NOWI welcome you to start this course right now, and learn the true power of chords and chord progressions, to add emotion, mood and depth to your music, to support your lead melodies and hooks. Unlock the Secrets of Chords, and use them in your Music Compositions.Friendly regards,Mikael "Mike" BaggströmMusic Composer | Sound Designer.