5Part 5 · The course
Chord Progressions
Tension, classic progressions, by genre, borrowed chords
- 01Tension and Resolution in Chord ProgressionsYou're going to discover why some chords make you want to keep going and others make you want to stop, and how to use that play of tension and release so a loop keeps rolling on its own.15 min
- 02The Most Used Chord ProgressionsThis lesson introduces the chord progressions you hear everywhere, from electronic pop to trap, and explains why they work, so you can use them, bend them and invent your own.17 min
- 03Chord Progressions by GenreHere you'll see how the major genres of electronic music dress up their chord progressions, from house to lo-fi by way of trap and afro, with an original example to listen to for each one.17 min
- 04Borrowed Chords and Modal InterchangeYou're going to learn how to borrow chords from the neighboring key to color a progression, how to recognize the effect of each one by ear, and where to place them.15 min
- 05Harmonic Rhythm: When to Change ChordsAfter this lesson, you'll know how to choose how fast your chords change, how to bring them in a little early, how to play them as rhythmic stabs, and how to let a loop breathe.13 min
- 06How to Change Key in a TrackThis lesson shows you how to lift a track by a half step or a whole step for a last chorus or a drop, how to move from one key to another through a shared chord, and how to avoid the traps, especially with the 808.15 min
- 07Pedal Points, Drones and One-Chord LoopsYou're going to discover how to hold a single note in the bass under changing chords, how to build a section on a drone or on a single chord, and where to find tension when you do: in the melody, the rhythm and the timbre.13 min