Simply put, a chord progression is a sequence of chords that are played in a cyclical pattern. In this article, we’re going to dive deep into chord progressions and how to use them in your creative process. Innovation within music has largely come from chord theory and harmony over the past several hundred years, and while in recent times innovation has come from rhythm and interpolation (as in rap and hip-hop) and digital production tools, a solid understanding of chords, their properties, and how to turn them into a force for creative expression is invaluable.
Learning chord theory is the most important step to exploring the musical possibilities you never even dreamed of.
