Perfect Progressions
Take a deep dive into popular music to see how the music theory you're learning actually gets used.
All Lessons in This Series
Analyzing Perfect Chords from "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars
Explore the beautiful chord progression of Bruno Mars' emotional ballad. Learn about the use of major 7ths, suspended chords, and how the harmony supports the lyrical content.
Analyzing the Chords from George Harrison's "Something"
A chord-by-chord walkthrough of George Harrison's "Something," demonstrating a classy way to get from the tonic to the minor vi chord, with secondary dominants, line clichés, and a surprise modulation to A major along the way.
Analyzing Perfect Chords from "We Are the Champions" by Queen
Discover what makes this Queen anthem so powerful and triumphant. Learn about the dramatic chord changes, modulations, and why this song feels like a victory lap.
Analyzing the Chords of John Lennon's "Imagine"
A deep dive into the chord progression of John Lennon's iconic song "Imagine." Learn about the creative use of borrowed chords, inversions, and how simplicity creates impact.
Analyzing "What A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
A deep dive into the chord progression of Louis Armstrong's classic, exploring secondary dominants, borrowed chords, augmented triads, and more.