Your next chord progression might only need one unexpected chord. In the key of G major, try moving from G to E♭ major, then F major, and back to G. E♭ isn’t naturally part of the key, which is exactly why it adds so much character. That borrowed chord can make the progression feel cinematic, nostalgic, bold, or slightly mysterious. You can also experiment with B♭ major for another outside-the-key color. Try this in any major key: Borrow the flat-six major chord, the flat-three major chord, or use both. You don’t need a complicated progression to make a song feel fresh. Sometimes one surprising chord is enough to open an entirely new emotional direction. For more songwriting tools like this, keep following. And if your songs are asking for focused time, fresh inspiration, and creative community, a few spaces are still open for the Nashville Songwriting Retreat. Click the link in my bio to learn more. #songwritersoftiktok #songwritingtips #chordprogression #songwritingchallenge #howtowriteasong
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