Mamma Mia (ABBA) - Reharmonized

A cover of Mamma Mia using modal reharmonization techniques. Music theory can be so much fun when applied to ABBA songs :)

The 251 turnaround (aka ii-V-I)

The 251 turnaround is one of the most common chord progression in jazz and pop music. This mini course teaches you its practical applications for songwriting and improvising alike.

Kokomo (Beach Boys) - Analysis

Analyzing a harmonically rich Beach Boys song recently resurfaced through the Netflix series Space Force. Learn the use of plagal cadences and secondary dominants.

Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) – Song Analysis

Learn from the music theory in Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror". Understand the chord progressions to use the same tricks in your own songwriting.

Are minor and diminished chords the same thing?

Is a minor chord essentially equivalent to a diminished chord? What are the commonalities and where do the differences lie?