As talked about in our first lesson on how to write a song. understanding the major chord.  "If you are going to learn how to write a song, it is critical to have a solid understanding of not only chord theory, but also the emotion and feeling that each chord has."

Minor chords a the same as a major chord with a Root 3rd and 5th notes.  The only difference being the 3rd is flat by a 1/2 tone so the notes of a minor chord would be Root b3rd and 5th.

Example:

C Major chord C,E,G
C Minor chord C,Eb,G

This subtle difference gives the minor chord a sad, melancholic or unhappy sound.  So if you were to write a song entirely with minor chords you would be emphasizing that sad or bluesy sound.

In the chord progression of most songs a combination of major and minor chords are used which adds variety and interest to the music.  A major or minor key would have an influence on the feel as well because of the chords used in a minor key.

So when you think about how to write a song, keep in mind the feel of the major and minor chords and keys as you create your chord progressions.

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