Unlocking Harmony
Discover the two big epiphanies which can transform harmony from overwhelming and endlessly complex… to easy to understand and play by ear.
3 Chord Songs
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Exploring Common Chord Progressions
Explore common chord progressions, what makes them so powerful, and how they’re used in popular music to make a song stick.
Introduction to Chord Progressions
Learn all about chord progressions, how they’re created, why they matter, and how you can use them to write unforgettable music.
About the 12-Bar Blues
The 12-bar blues are the foundation that rock & roll was built on. Learn why this chord progression is so memorable, and how you can use it in songwriting!
About the I, IV, V and vi Chords
Learn about the four chords that countless musical masterpieces have been built on, how they’re named, and how you can craft tunes out of them yourself.
Hearing Chord Progressions: I, IV, V in Major Keys
Step by step, ear training produces magical results. Find out how to hear the foundational major key chord progressions, with fun examples and exercises.
Chord Ear Training 101
Learn to play the most common chords and chord progressions by ear and find out how they are used in a variety of genres – rock, jazz, and classical.
How to Play Chords By Ear: A Roadmap
A great framework for learning to play chords by ear broken down into 5 phases from learning the fundamentals to playing real songs just using your ear.
Songwriter’s Secrets: How to Write a Song Without an Instrument
It is possible to write a song even without an instrument – this article explains how you can do it just using listening skills and modern technology.
Open your Ears to some Rocking Blues
Open you ears to this 5 Song Set influenced by the blues. Listen out for the bluesy elements in these unique songs from five great international artists.
How to Strum and Fingerpick 3- and 4-chord songs by ear: Top 5 Videos
We’ve collected the best 5 videos on how to strum and fingerpick any 3 or 4 chord songs you have learned, taking your guitar skills to the next level.
The 5 Best Videos to Learn 3-Chord Songs
A collection of the 5 best video tutorials on playing 3-chord rock and pop songs on guitar. Playing your favourite tunes is as easy as 1, 2, 3 – or A, D, E!
