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Strong Chord Progressions for your Songs

Catchy Chord Progressions- a must!

Catchy tunes are built melodically on strong pop chord progressions. These are straightforward but effective, encompassing patterns such as the I-V-VI-IV or I-VI-IV-V. These major/minor chord progressions provide a musical canvas where catchy hooks and catchy melodies flourish, making hits unforgettable. They also give diversity and familiarity. Here are some top chord progressions:
  1. I - IV - V (commonly used in many pop, rock, and blues songs)
  2. I - V - vi - IV (known as the "pop-punk" or "doo-wop" progression)
  3. ii - V - I (frequently used in jazz music)
  4. vi - IV - I - V (often found in many pop songs)
  5. I - vi - IV - V (commonly used in various genres including pop, rock, and folk).


The Songbay Lyric Writing Competition 2020

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The Songbay Lyric Writing Competition 2020 Winners to be announced first week of December 2020 Our annual lyric writing competition is here! To enter the competition, write an original lyric that includes the following three words… Flamboyant Ramble Hope The words can appear in the lyric in any order but must include all three words.  The words must be used exactly as they are written above. For example, ‘rambling’ or ‘rambles’ will not be accepted. The lyric may be written in any Continue

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