The Chord that Changes Everything
Music Theory: Level 1 • 5m 28s
If you're searching for a solution to enhance an otherwise bland chord progression, look no further than the minor-IV chord. Set in the context of the diatonic chords of the Major Scale, this departure from the “rules” of the scale chords can be highly effective in conveying a certain mood. There are plenty of examples of the minor 4 chord in action throughout popular music, and you’ll recognize its power immediately.
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