Songwriting, chord progression and music theory guides
Short, practical reads on finding the chords for a melody and turning them into a song.
Songwriting · September 9, 2026
10 chord progression generator tips for writing better songs
How to get a chord progression generator to give you progressions that sound like music instead of homework — and how to shape them once you have them.
Read itBy ear · September 9, 2026
How to find the chords for a melody you hummed
Find the home note, decide major or minor, match chords to the strong beats, and check every choice by singing over it.
Read itMusic theory · September 9, 2026
Music theory basics for songwriters who write by ear
Keys, chord numbers, sevenths, borrowed chords and transposing — the small amount of theory that actually helps you finish songs.
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