7 ways to make better chord progressions!

Summary by Krater

Andrew Huang demonstrates seven techniques for creating more interesting and compelling chord progressions on guitar, using examples such as passing chords, rhythm changes, extended chords, and non-diatonic chords.

From the video

Answers: How can I make my chord progressions more interesting?

• passing chords
• rhythm changes
• chord extensions
• chord inversions
• chord suspensions
• non-diatonic chords

What it concludes

• Passing chords can be used to add color and movement between main chords while retaining the original vibe.
• Changing the rhythm of chord changes or extending chord progressions with slight variations can make them more engaging.
• Re-voicing chords by changing their shape, inversions, or base notes creates different sonic flavors.
• Adding seventh, ninth, or other extensions to chords changes their emotional quality.
• Suspensions, such as moving from a fourth to a third, add melodic tension to progressions.
• Incorporating non-diatonic chords outside the home key introduces interesting and surprising harmonic textures.