Spice Up Your Music With These Chromatic Harmony Techniques

Learn how to create rich chromatic harmony using borrowed chords, secondary dominants, and smooth voice-leading. A hands-on guide to adding surprise and color to your music! </p><br /></p>HarmonicSOS – Jump-Start Your Chord Progressions From Scratch! -<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/jump-start-your-chord-progressions-from-scratch/">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/jump-start-your-chord-progressions-from-scratch/</a></p><br /></p><strong>COURSES</strong></p><br /></p>🔥Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies -<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic">https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic</a></p>🔥Creating Unique Chord Progressions -<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY">https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY</a></p><br /></p><strong>FIND ME ON</strong></p><br /></p>🔥 BeyondMusic Theory Blog - ⁠<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/%E2%81%A0">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠</a></p>🎵 OnlineLessons - <a href="file:///C:/Users/pmpa7/Documents/Steinberg/Projects/Personal%20Projects/Videos%20-%20Guitar%20and%20Composition/12%20-%20Spice%20Up%20Your%20Music%20With%20These%20Chromatic%20Harmony%20Techniques/%E2%81%A0https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/%E2%81%A0">⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠</a></p>🎵 OnlineMusic Courses - <a href="file:///C:/Users/pmpa7/Documents/Steinberg/Projects/Personal%20Projects/Videos%20-%20Guitar%20and%20Composition/12%20-%20Spice%20Up%20Your%20Music%20With%20These%20Chromatic%20Harmony%20Techniques/%E2%81%A0https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/%E2%81%A0">⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠</a></p>📚 BeyondMusic Theory eBook - ⁠<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG">https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG</a></p><br /></p><br /></p><strong>FEEDSPOT FEATUREDLISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS</strong></p><br /><a href="https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/">https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/</a></p><a href="https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGUe6eocExZJCvtMyuMZxbhgTOMcGRcWFtfLHc%2FnGsm3ZCHk6h4SFhzc%2B0z%2FFQ7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5teJh9IECVNCQRYEg5SA%2BSRSiYqWODwSwn6SgITH8myYRro6BfXEFgW%2BCP%2F4EH65Y9dKChKFRBKEfZPBdsOCPmeTvD2SyAdURMMWwk%3D" target="_blank">https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/</a><br /><a href="https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGUe6eocExZJCvtMyuMZxbhgTOMcGRcWFtfLHc%2FnGsm3ZCHk6h4SFhzc%2B0z%2FFQ7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5teJh9IEBRUEQVVDBhW%2Fe%2BcSCMlSRQSWBgIFdgVR%2Fnkl03w6xfk4hrWxwz4IlT3vZQaEhxKEiVaFvpK%2BBRP9emaFd8qXiEWIuT7VQUbUQv1ng%3D%3D" target="_blank">https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_composition_podcasts/</a></p><br /></p>#ChromaticHarmony#MusicTheory #CompositionTips #VoiceLeading #JazzHarmony#Harmonization #BorrowedChords #SecondaryDominants#BeyondFunctionalHarmony #ModernHarmony </p>

00:13:44

Harmonic SOS - Jump-Start Chord Progressions From Scratch!

Feeling stuck with creating chord progressions? Discover simple strategies to kickstart your creativity using tried-and-true common-chord progressions.</p><br /></p><br /></p><strong>Find me on: </strong></p><br /></p>🔥 BeyondMusic Theory Blog - ⁠<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠ </a></p>🎵 OnlineLessons - ⁠<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠ </a></p>🎵 OnlineMusic Courses - ⁠<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠ </a></p>📚 BeyondMusic Theory eBook - ⁠<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG </a></p><br /></p><strong>References:</strong></p><br /></p>🔥Chord Substitutions -<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chord-substitutions/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chord-substitutions/</a></p>🔥Harmonic Cadences -<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-cadences/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-cadences/</a></p>🔥Secondary Dominants -<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/secondary-dominants/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/secondary-dominants/</a></p>🔥Dominant Chord Substitutions -<a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/dominant-chord-substitutions/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/dominant-chord-substitutions/</a></p><br /></p><br /></p>

00:12:59

Even More Tips for Writing Ambient Chord Progressions

Take your ambient chord progressions to the next level! In this video, we’ll explore the power of chord inversions, drones, evolving ideas, and more to create deep, evolving soundscapes. </p><br /></p>Watch Ambient Chord Video Series here:</p><br /></p>Create Stunning Ambient Chords With These Simple </p>Techniqueshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Kx5dXzWnQ</p><br /></p>More Tips For Writing Ambient Chord Progressions - Part I</p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCMpLMbWwb0</p><br /></p>Find me on: </p><br /></p>🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/</p><br /></p>🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/</p><br /></p>🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/</p><br /></p>📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG</p><br /></p><br /></p>00:00 - Intro</p>00:24 - Chord Inversions</p>02:41 - Another Technique for Harmonic colors and Moods</p>04:35 - Using Drones and Other Repeating Elements</p>06:25 - Ideas That Evolve Over Time</p>09:26 - Outro</p><br /></p>#musictheory #ambientmusic #chordprogressions #musiccomposition #musicproduction #creativechords #musictips #atmosphericmusic #soundscapes #harmonytips</p>

00:10:03

Tips for Writing Ambient Chord Progressions - Part I

Learn how slow changes, colorful chords, and voice-leading can make your ambient chord progressions more immersive, expressive and captivating!</p><br /></p><br /></p><strong>Find me on:</strong><br />🔥<a href="⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond Music Theory Blog</a></p>🎵<a href="⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Online Lessons</a></p>🎵<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Online Music Courses</a></p>📚<a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond Music Theory eBook</a></p><br /></p><br />#MusicTheory #AmbientMusic #ChordProgressions #MusicComposition #MusicProduction #CreativeChords #MusicTips #AtmosphericMusic #Soundscapes #HarmonyTips</p><br /></p>

00:09:18

Harmonize Melodies by Thinking in Color

Discover how to harmonize melodies with chord and modal colors for deeper emotional impact and creative harmonic textures – tips to elevate your harmonization skills! </p> <strong>Find me on:</strong> 🔥 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond Music Theory Blog</a> 🎵 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Private Online Lessons</a> 🎵 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Online Music Courses</a> 📚 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond Music Theory eBook</a> 📚 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies </a> </p> <strong>Reference Links:</strong> <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-diatonic-modes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">- The Diatonic Modes</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-harmony/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">- Modal Harmony </a></p> <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-modulation/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">- Modal Modulation</a></p> <br /></p> 00:00 Intro 00:41 Harmonic Color 03:05 Intentionality 03:58 Colors and a Case for Modal Modulation 07:57 Considerations for Chord Extensions and Modal Chords 09:14 Final Thoughts #MelodyHarmonization #ChordColors #ModalHarmony #MusicTips #MusicComposition #CreativeHarmonization #ComposerTips </p>

00:10:17

Create Stunning Ambient Chords With These Simple Techniques

Learn how to create stunning ambient chords exploring different chord voicings, extensions, pedal notes, all while adding movement and atmosphere to your music </p> Find me on:</p> 🔥 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Beyond Music Theory Blog⁠</a> 🎵 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Online Lessons⁠</a> 🎵 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Online Music Courses⁠</a> 📚 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Beyond Music Theory eBook</a> </p> 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Know Your Chords 01:28 - Chord Voicings and Connection 04:02 - Exploring Chord Extensions Through Voice Movement 07:52 - Using Pedal Notes for Dissonance and Connection 10:16 - Adding Subtle Textures and Movement 13:09 - Final Thoughts </p> <br /></p> #MusicTheory #AmbientChords #ChordProgressions #MusicComposition #AtmosphericMusic #MusicProduction #HarmonyTips #CreativeChords</p>

00:13:48

Struggling With Odd Time Feel? Here's How to Nail it in 4/4

I’ll be showing you how to use a 4/4 time signature to mimic the feel of odd meters by rethinking rhythmic structures and more... </p> Find me on:</p> 🔥 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory Blog⁠⁠</a> 🎵 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Online Lessons⁠⁠</a> 🎵 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Online Music Courses⁠⁠</a> 📚 <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory eBook</a> </p>

00:08:11

A polytonal Approach to Chromatic Harmonies and Melodies

Using the chromatic scale to create music can be very off-putting as there are too many approach possibilities. Let's explore it using a polytonal approach and harness the power of the chromatic scale. </p> <strong>Connecting Sections in your music arrangements:</strong></p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fVQNOnTYtI" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fVQNOnTYtI</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>Find me on:</strong> </p> <strong>🔥 </strong><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory Blog⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 🎵 </strong><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Online Lessons⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 🎵 </strong><a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Online Music Courses⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 📚 </strong><a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory eBook</strong></a> </p> <br /></p> <strong>Supporting Links:</strong></p> 📚 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polytonality-and-polymodality/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polytonality-and-polymodality/</a></p> 📚 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-use-polychords-in-your-music/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-use-polychords-in-your-music/</a></p> 📚 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polymodal-chromaticism/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polymodal-chromaticism/</a></p> 📚 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-interchange/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-interchange/</a></p> 📚 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/symmetric-scales/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/symmetric-scales/</a></p> 📚 <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-diatonic-modes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-diatonic-modes/</a></p> <br /></p>

00:08:22

Strategic Use of Out-of-Key Chords

Today I’m going to talk about the importance of planning where to use your out-of-key materials, in this case, harmonic materials.</p> <br /></p> 🎵 <strong>Mastering The Art Of Harmonizing Melodies</strong> – <a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic⁠</a><strong></strong></p> <br /></p> <br /></p> <strong>Find me on:</strong> </p> <strong>🔥 </strong><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory Blog⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 🎵 </strong><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Online Lessons⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 🎵 </strong><a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Online Music Courses⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 📚 </strong><a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory eBook</strong></a> </p> <br /></p> <br /></p> <strong>Supporting Links:</strong></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/dominant-chord-substitutions/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/dominant-chord-substitutions/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/secondary-dominants/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/secondary-dominants/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chromatic-harmony/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chromatic-harmony/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chromatic-approach-chords/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chromatic-approach-chords/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/8-practical-ways-of-using-parallel-chord-motion-in-your-music/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/8-practical-ways-of-using-parallel-chord-motion-in-your-music/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-ambiguity-and-the-flexibility-of-suspended-chords/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-ambiguity-and-the-flexibility-of-suspended-chords/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-creativity-the-role-of-bass-in-voice-leading-exploration/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/harmonic-creativity-the-role-of-bass-in-voice-leading-exploration/</a></p> 📚 - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-harmonize-a-melody/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-harmonize-a-melody/</a></p>

00:06:23

Using Modal Layering for Harmonic and Melodic Surprises

I’m going to show you how you can create surprising harmonic landscapes by using a technique called modal layering.</p> <br /></p> <strong>Find me on:</strong> </p> <br /></p> <strong>🔥 </strong><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory Blog⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 🎵 </strong><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Online Lessons⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 🎵 </strong><a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/⁠" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Online Music Courses⁠⁠</strong></a><strong> 📚 </strong><a href="https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠⁠Beyond Music Theory eBook</strong></a> </p> <br /></p> <strong>Supporting Links:</strong></p> <br /></p> 📚 <strong>Intervals</strong> - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/ostinatos/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/intervals/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/intervals/</a></p> 📚 <strong>Chords by Fourths and Fifths</strong> - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/ostinatos/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chords-by-fourths-and-fifths/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chords-by-fourths-and-fifths/</a></p> 📚 <strong>Pentatonic Scales</strong> - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-mixture/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-pentatonic-major-and-minor-scales/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-pentatonic-major-and-minor-scales/</a></p> 📚 <strong>Diatonic Modes</strong> - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/ostinatos/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-diatonic-modes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-diatonic-modes/</a></p> 📚 <strong>Modes of the Melodic </strong>- <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-mixture/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-melodic-minor-scale-and-modes/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/the-melodic-minor-scale-and-modes/</a></p> 📚 <strong>Parallel Harmony</strong> - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/ostinatos/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/parallel-harmonic-movement/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/parallel-harmonic-movement/</a></p> 📚 <strong>Polymodality</strong> - <a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-mixture/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a><a href="https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polytonality-and-polymodality/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/polytonality-and-polymodality/</a></p>

00:08:43