Harmonizing Major and Minor: Creating Balanced Chord Progressions

• Music Business
• Special Education

Harmonizing Major and Minor: Creating Balanced Chord Progressions

Learning Objective - Understanding chord progressions and minor/major chords.

Understanding Major and Minor Chords

Major chords have a happy and bright sound, while minor chords have a sad and dark sound.

Explain the basic difference between major and minor chords.

D major vs D minor

Chord Progression Basics

A chord progression is a series of chords played in a specific order. It forms the foundation of a song and is often written initially with lyrics before the production process takes places.

Introduce the concept of chord progressions and their importance in music.

Major + Minor Chord Progressions

Major chords are often used in progressions to create a sense of resolution and stability.

Minor chords are often used in progressions to create tension and evoke emotions.

To create a well-rounded chord progression, it's important to incorporate both major and minor chords.

Discuss the common use of major chords in chord progressions.

Experimenting with Progressions

Try out different chord progressions by rearranging the order of the chords and see how it affects the overall mood of the progression.

Encourage students to explore different chord orders to create different moods.

Activity - Create Your Chord Progression

Apply what you've learned and create your own chord progression using a combination of major and minor chords.

Give students time to create their own chord progressions and provide guidance if needed.

Summary

You have learned how to create a chord progression that utilizes both minor and major chords, allowing you to evoke different emotions and create a balanced musical composition.

Summarize the main points covered in the lesson and highlight the skills acquired.