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19d • Music Theory
Ever wonder why some chords just sound good together?
That’s a chord progression doing its job.
Think of a chord progression like a path. Each chord is a step, and your ears like certain steps more than others.
🎹 Start with one keyPick a key (C is the easiest). All your chords come from the notes in that key.
Beginner win: If you stay in one key, your chords already match — no guesswork.
🎶 Some chords feel stable, some want to move:
- One chord feels like home
- Some chords feel like motion
- One chord usually wants to go back home
That’s the basic engine behind most songs.
Easy trick: Start on the 1 chord, end on the 1 chord. Your ears will believe it every time.
👉Progressions are patterns, not math.
You don’t need to build new chords every time. Most progressions are just reordered familiar shapes.
Beginner shortcut:
Try this pattern: 1 → 5 → 6 → 4 back to 1
If it sounds like a song… that’s because it is.
🎯 Less chords = more understanding
Use 3 or 4 chords only. Play them slowly. Listen to how each one feels.
Quick challenge:
Pick a key. Choose 3 chords from it. Loop them and notice which one feels like home.
If it sounds good and makes sense to your ears — you’re doing theory correctly.
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