However, whichever keys the original songs are in, they do have their chord progressions – their essential formula – in common. To understand this properly, we need to introduce a bit of theory.

Step 7: Deceptive cadences (aka interrupted cadences) are formed by a V chord followed by any chord other than the I chord. Deceptive cadences always come as something of a surprise, since you’re ...

It’s helpful to know how chord progressions work and how to build them. However, that’s not necessary to writing piano accompaniment, and there are ways to get around that.

Whether you're playing solo or with a band, mastering “Just the Two of Us” requires the right chord voicings. In this video, we explore 4 levels of chord progressions - from simple to ...

The ‘four chord song’ has been around since Pachelbel’s Canon around the turn of the 18th century. These four chords are the magic I, IV, V and vi. But why are these four chords so universal? ...