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Learn how to write better chord progressions, by using melodic motifs, a pedal root, anticipations, sus chords (AKA suspended chords), inversions, and more.
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2:03 Hack 1: Pedal Root
2:43 Hack 2: Triads & Inversions
5:36 Hack 3: Sus Chords & Anticipations
7:09 Hack 4: Melodic Motifs
9:10 Hack 5: Join Notes
10:27 Playthrough of Final Chord Progression
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By using these music theory hacks, you can write a better chord progression which will result in a mega memorable chord progression for your song. This example is in the Aeolian mode, AKA the natural minor scale, but these chord progression theory hacks can be used in any mode, for any pop song (yes, including hip-hop, rock, R&B, EDM, etc.). So, if you want to learn how to write a great chord progression, then use these 5 songwriting hacks and music hacks to produce and write a song that's contagiously catchy. But first... tea!
What is the HACK MUSIC THEORY show?
Hello, we're Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony, and together we are Revolution Harmony. If you’re new to our channel, welcome, and please allow us to introduce ourselves. We're music producers based in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, and we’re also the founders of Hack Music Theory, the pioneering notation-free method for making great music. Every Monday, you’ll find us here on KZbin sharing our top secret music theory hacks, which are designed to transform you into a super confident music maker whose songs will stand out on those Spotify playlists. So, whether you’re a beginner or a professional, a songwriter or a producer, an instrumentalist or a DAW musician, our music theory hacks will have you writing great songs in no time!
Who is RAY HARMONY?
Ray is an award-winning music lecturer and the author of the critically-acclaimed book series, Hack Music Theory. After decades of teaching ‘popular’ and ‘classical’ music theory, Ray created a unique crossover method for songwriting, which we call Hack Music Theory. We use this method to write all our music. Ray’s songs have even featured Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Kool Keith, and many more.
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Who is KATE HARMONY?
Kate is the only person on the planet who's been trained by Ray Harmony to teach his Hack Music Theory method. From 2014 to 2016, she undertook her formal teacher training, and has since become a partner and co-teacher at Hack Music Theory. Kate has a Grade 8 (the highest grade) Distinction in Popular Music Theory from the London College of Music, and is also a songwriter, producer, and recording artist.
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