Chord Functions

Play a C chord. Then play an F chord. Smooth, right? Feels natural. Your ear barely noticed the change. Now […]

There are seven chords in every major key. That sounds like a lot to keep track of. But here is

You are sitting at the piano working out a song by ear. You find the first chord. You find the

Most people learn the circle of fifths as a memorization tool. Here are the keys. Here are the sharps and

Play a G chord on the piano. Hold it for a second. Now don’t play the C chord — just

You have probably written or played a chord progression that just worked — sounded right, felt finished, made sense —

You have seen it before. That wheel-shaped diagram with all the key names arranged in a circle. Maybe your teacher