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Aug 23, 2023 · The dark chord progressions evoke certain emotions that can be hard to describe but are undeniably impactful. One of these striking chord progressions is the i – VI – III – VII, also known as 1 – 6 – 3 – 7 in the Key of C or Cm – Ab – Eb – Bb.
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When notes are played together, they can create both harmony (which translates to a relaxed and light feeling) and dissonance (which translates to tension, heaviness and darkness). What the chords in this lesson do is combine harmony with a touchof dissonance (e.g. just one dissonant note in the chord). The combination of these two elements creates...
You'll notice we have many voicing options when we use open (unfretted) strings. There's a lesson in this alone - open strings can help you create chord voicings that would otherwise be unachievable (i.e. physically impossible for us four-fingered humans). So experiment with shapes up and down the neck keeping strings open. That's how I discovered ...
Just on their own, these chords are provocative enough and would suit music that aims to evoke a feeling of apprehension, doom, foreboding etc. However, you may want to experiment with the following... 1. Try replacing regular major or minor chords in progressions with a dark chord, especially when you want to create tension. In most cases, you won...
Nov 10, 2023 · Dark chord progressions captivate listeners and draw them in with intrigue and a combination of: Minor chords; Diminished harmonies; Occasionally twists (major chords) The uniqueness of dark chord progressions lies in their power to evoke a wide range of emotions, from melancholy and sorrow to suspense and eeriness.
- i VII iv v. I found this one while listening to the Donnie Darko soundtrack. In his instrumental tracks, Michael Andrews creates some incredibly haunting, dark sounds.
- i III VII IV. Speaking of Donnie Darko, it’s the movie that made Mad World one of the most popular dark songs ever. And this is the chord progression that makes it all work.
- v VI v VI v VI v iv i VI i VI. I found this one while listening to a playlist on Spotify called “Dark Synthwave” and this dark chord progression comes from a song called Covenant by Electric Dragon.
- i VII VI v. It may come as a surprise, but even country music can be dark. This set of chords comes from a song called Slow Farewell by Raphael Lake and Royal Baggs.
- C minor – Ab major. If there was one drill chord progression to rule them all, this would be the one. C minor to Ab major keeps things simple enough. But, it boasts enough movement and power to justify a heavy hitting beat over top.
- Ab minor 7 – Eb7sus2 – Eb minor. Adding sevenths and extensions to minor chords is another way to bring more color and texture to your drill chord progressions.
- Ab major – G major – C minor – Eb major. Use this progression if you’re looking to start your drill chords off on a brighter note. It carries an uplifting emotional feeling.
- Eb minor – Ab minor. This is one of the coldest progressions in music. It’s only two chords, but it can inspire any potential beat to slap hard. Moving from minor chord to minor chord will always create a dark and sinister sound.
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Jul 26, 2023 · These are the darkest, scariest chord progressions to haunt a house or bring the chills to your audience. Ready to be scared? Well, bring that popcorn and your guitar because the train to the darkest side of music departs right now. All aboard!
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