I know we have a thread like this... somewhere, but I wanted to make a new one with a slightly different take. I felt that the Compositions section lacks real discussions (expect for the general chat here), so I created this thread for you all to talk about, or rather post chord progressions. I believe chord progressions is the most important thing a song consists of. In my composing, it will either make or break a song. So, let's discuss and share chord progressions. Don't forget to comment on your own progression when you post it, and explain to your audience why it works, how it clings onto the listener etc. I'll start.

This is a very simple chord progression. While it's easy to use, with the right modulations it can sound very good with an appropriate melody. I started off with a B minor, which morphs into a D major, then modulates into E minor. It then breaks off that modulation and slides back to the beginning.

I like that-I like that a lot. Also, good idea for this new thread take.

Thats a good progression to jam and comp on as well. (I like the 80s feel to it too.)

The first half sounds a little like Lion King's Sad Theme. <3

A good chord progression has a sense of direction (which yours has). Not only does it have to sound good harmonically, it has to 'go somewhere'. Your chord progression ends off nicely, leaving open the possibility of the next chord progression to come.

Now that I've shared mine, feel free to submit your own progression and tell us about it. Oh, and you may use my chord progression for future compositions if you'd like!

A good chord progression must have direction--that is, you must be able to tell that it's going somewhere; but a great chord progression should pleasantly surprise the listener while still following the aforementioned rule. That said, overusing the element of surprise will result in a jagged, unflowing piece. Also, you must consider the type of music you're creating. For example, Though a simple A Major chord changing into a G Major (with an additional 2nd and flatted 7th) may sound nice in, say, a Jazz piece, it would generally--not always--sound awkward in a Baroque piece.

Of course, that's just my opinion on things. =P

I usually overuse my progressions, I guess you people can pick that out once you listen to a variety of my compositions. Ah... Does anyone of you have good suggestions or ways to make unique sounding chord progressions that makes sense?

A good chord progression must have direction--that is, you must be able to tell that it's going somewhere; but a great chord progression should pleasantly surprise the listener while still following the aforementioned rule. That said, overusing the element of surprise will result in a jagged, unflowing piece. Also, you must consider the type of music you're creating. For example, Though a simple A Major chord changing into a G Major (with an additional 2nd and flatted 7th) may sound nice in, say, a Jazz piece, it would generally--not always--sound awkward in a Baroque piece.

Of course, that's just my opinion on things. =P

Oh no, your correct. Jazz chord progressions (classified) are MEANT for Jazz pretty much. I'm still getting used to the odd sounding chord I'm playing on the piano when I'm just practicing by myself, but they sound great with the band. :heh: (Btw, I'm the Piano Player in Jazz 1- THe Senior/Junior Jazz Band lol)

I usually overuse my progressions, I guess you people can pick that out once you listen to a variety of my compositions. Ah... Does anyone of you have good suggestions or ways to make unique sounding chord progressions that makes sense?

I think you have your chord progressions worked out pretty good, if you ask me. Also, it's not always about the 'actual' chords you use, but how you use them. There are millions of songs in Am-G-F for instance, but I know a handful of those which sound completely different from eachother.

I attached an example, although it's in F minor rather than the Am I mentioned before but it works the same way.