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How to write a B Section

Imagine you’ve got your initial 8 or 16 bar main idea or A Section. Do you then find yourself stuck in a musical rut, unsure of where to go next?

When composing music, an effective contrasting B section can go a long way to helping you to ultimately sustain your listener's interest, as well as ...

9 Different Chord Progressions for 9 Different Emotions

Having a toolbox of musical techniques that you can call upon, when you are starting a new piece can be incredibly useful to set you off in the right direction.

Here's my latest YouTube video, in which I have put together 9 different chord progressions, which I feel portray 9 particular emotions or...