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How to Make Melodies Out of Chords ear training emotional contrast fretboard knowledge guitar education guitar harmony guitar improvisation guitar lesson guitar melody lead guitar melodic contour melodic phrasing music education tension and resolution tonal hierarchy Jan 22, 2026

How to Make Melodies Out of Chords

Most guitar players think melodies come from scales - but the pros know the truth:

Great melodies are born from chords.

In this episode of How the Pros Create E...

Use the Cycle of Keys to Spice Up Your Chord Progressions chord progressions circle of keys emotional contrast guitar chords guitar education guitar harmony guitar lesson harmony music education rhythm guitar tension and resolution Aug 26, 2025

Use the Cycle of Keys for Better Progressions - Spice Up Boring Chords

If your chord progressions feel stale or predictable, it’s time to break out of the box — and this week’s Q&A Tuesday shows ...

Chords Explained: Why ‘Wrong’ Chords Sound So Good chord progressions circle of keys common tones diatonic harmony emotional contrast guitar chords guitar education guitar harmony guitar lesson harmony music education music theory non-diatonic chords rhythm guitar tension and resolution voice leading Aug 09, 2025

Chords Explained: Why ‘Wrong’ Chords Sound So Good - Out Of Key Chords

Ever hit a chord that feels wrong—but still works beautifully?

In this bonus Q&A, Nate breaks down why “outsider” chords, ...