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The final chapter provides step-by-step demonstrations of how to take simple progressions (like "Jingle Bells") and apply advanced harmony to create professional-sounding rearrangements. Key Takeaways for Readers
A dedicated section covers essential harmony techniques used in pop, such as: Inversion chords and modal interchange . 2-5-1 progressions and tritone substitutions . Modulation methods and chromatic approaches .
It focuses on "why" certain songs sound unique by breaking down their form and chord progressions into digestible pieces. Your Training Notebook On Pop Music Special Cho...
The book is available in both paperback and digital formats at various retailers: Available at Amazon , Walmart , and Indigo. eBook: Offered through Barnes & Noble and Apple Books .
The book analyzes seven iconic pop songs to demonstrate unique chord progressions, including: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (Connie Talbot version) "I Just Can’t Stop Loving You" by Michael Jackson "Say Yes" by CHAGE & ASKA. Modulation methods and chromatic approaches
The layout is designed for quick look-up during the songwriting or arranging process, making it a functional "workbench" companion rather than just a textbook. Where to Find the Book
While popular among guitarists, the concepts are applicable to any melodic or harmonic instrument used in pop composition. eBook: Offered through Barnes & Noble and Apple Books
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