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Melody Writing
Common Chord Progressions Every Songwriter Should Know
A handful of chord progressions show up across decades of popular music because they simply work. Here's what makes five of the most common ones tick, and when each one tends to fit.
Finding Your Hook: How to Write a Chorus That Sticks
A hook is the phrase a listener remembers after the song ends. Here's what actually makes a hook memorable, and a process for finding one instead of waiting for it to appear.