From little acorns
Sometimes all it takes to trigger a new composition is a single chord, something I experienced myself this week.
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Playing with time
In the 2020s you hardly ever hear a piece of music that does not have four beats in the bar. But varying the time signature can put all sorts of ideas into play.
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Sometimes you just need a riff
If you come up with a great riff, you're well on the way to creating a great song. Riffs had their heyday in the 60s and 70s but they're certainly relevant today.
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That critical second chord
The second chord in any progression can have a big influence on where that piece goes. Here are some unusual examples.
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