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Songwriting: Four Chords Are All You Need

This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of the four chords in songwriting and guitar playing, find a perfect chord progression for your lyrics, and play the four chords in different patterns, voicings and keys. Read more.

5.0( 2 REVIEWS )
120 STUDENTS
41m
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
41m

Hi there, my name is Mike and I am an experienced professional musician based in London, England.

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner guitarists
  • Songwriters

What you’ll learn: 

  • Basics of what chords are
  • Playing the 4 Chords in different patterns
  • Voicings and keys

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

Did you know that hundreds of your favourite songs are all written with the same 4 Chords? This course will teach you what they are and how to play them, unlocking a whole world of guitar freedom!

Whether you are a new guitarist looking to expand your chord vocabulary, a budding songwriter looking for that perfect chord progression for their lyrics or a newly intermediate guitarist, this course will have something for you.

During the class, I will take you from the basics of what chords are, all the way to playing the 4 Chords in different patterns, voicings and keys!

If playing all your favourite pop hits with ease sounds like something you’d like to learn, enroll now and let’s get going!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned the four chords used in most songs.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about the chords used in songwriting.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction 00:00:00
What Are Chords And Chords Progressions? 00:00:00
What Are The 4 Chords? 00:00:00
Why Are The 4 Chords So Famous And Why Do They Work? 00:00:00
Section 2 - Learning The '4 Chords'
1st Of 4 Chords – How To Play A C Chord 00:00:00
2nd Of 4 Chords – How To Play A G Chord 00:00:00
3rd Of 4 Chords – How To Play An Am Chord 00:00:00
4th Of 4 Chords – How To Play An F Chord 00:00:00
Section 3 - Using The 4 Chords
You Can Play The Chords – Now What? 00:00:00
Playing The Progression – Simple Strumming 00:00:00
More Strumming Patterns To Practice 00:00:00
The Full Power Of The 4 Chords – Other Progressions 00:00:00
Section 4 - 4 Chords - The Next Level
Spicing It Up – Chord Voicings 00:00:00
Spicing It Up – Playing Patterns 00:00:00
Spicing It Up – The 4 Chords In Other Keys 00:00:00
Section 5 - Conclusion
Conclusion 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner guitarists
  • Songwriters

What you’ll learn: 

  • Basics of what chords are
  • Playing the 4 Chords in different patterns
  • Voicings and keys

Requirements: 

  • No prior knowledge is required to take this course

Did you know that hundreds of your favourite songs are all written with the same 4 Chords? This course will teach you what they are and how to play them, unlocking a whole world of guitar freedom!

Whether you are a new guitarist looking to expand your chord vocabulary, a budding songwriter looking for that perfect chord progression for their lyrics or a newly intermediate guitarist, this course will have something for you.

During the class, I will take you from the basics of what chords are, all the way to playing the 4 Chords in different patterns, voicings and keys!

If playing all your favourite pop hits with ease sounds like something you’d like to learn, enroll now and let’s get going!

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned the four chords used in most songs.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about the chords used in songwriting.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction 00:00:00
What Are Chords And Chords Progressions? 00:00:00
What Are The 4 Chords? 00:00:00
Why Are The 4 Chords So Famous And Why Do They Work? 00:00:00
Section 2 - Learning The '4 Chords'
1st Of 4 Chords – How To Play A C Chord 00:00:00
2nd Of 4 Chords – How To Play A G Chord 00:00:00
3rd Of 4 Chords – How To Play An Am Chord 00:00:00
4th Of 4 Chords – How To Play An F Chord 00:00:00
Section 3 - Using The 4 Chords
You Can Play The Chords – Now What? 00:00:00
Playing The Progression – Simple Strumming 00:00:00
More Strumming Patterns To Practice 00:00:00
The Full Power Of The 4 Chords – Other Progressions 00:00:00
Section 4 - 4 Chords - The Next Level
Spicing It Up – Chord Voicings 00:00:00
Spicing It Up – Playing Patterns 00:00:00
Spicing It Up – The 4 Chords In Other Keys 00:00:00
Section 5 - Conclusion
Conclusion 00:00:00

Course Review

5.0

5.0
2 Ratings
  1. Anonymous

    Another great course

    5.0

    Another great course. Well-spoken and easy to follow.

  2. Anonymous
    DAVID VELÁSQUEZ January 2, 2022 at 14:55 PM

    GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS... FROM THE AMERICA'S HEART!!! EL SALVADOR!!!

    5.0

    GREAT MUSICAL JOB… MIKE!!!
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR WAY OF TEACHING THE SONGWRITING 4-CHORDS… FOR BEGINNERS COURSE.
    IT IS INTERESTING TO LEARN FROM EXPERTS LIKE YOU.
    YOUR EXPLANATIONS ARE SIMPLE, ACCURATE AND TO THE POINT… THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE!!!
    ALL OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MUST BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

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