Chord progressions: what you need to know

This is one of those foundational, need-to-know music concepts that you cannot avoid if you want to learn to make music. Chord progressions: they are the abstract backbone behind all music, and they are the #1 thing that determine the emotional impact of your music.

How does it work, you ask? Let's time travel back in time and let 2021 Oscar explain...

My music project soundclouds:

Contents:
0:00 The most important concept in music
1:11 Past Oscar explains the theory
2:52 An example in Ableton Live
7:09 So what's the strategy?

[Pupfynn]

It’s awesome to watch someone who loves what they do and is passionate about sharing their knowledge. Thanks as always for the lesson Oscar!

[lundsweden]

I've been doing music for a long time, but I know I will still learn something from any Underdog episode.

[renx]

Your verbal skills are seriously impressive. You, sir, are a natural born teacher. The way you said that the chord progression is an abstract structure which sits behind the music... Dude. Goosebumps. This level of abstract thinking and verbalization of such is sadly exceedingly rare in teachers of any sort.

[adorableandray]

Leaving a comment to show the channel and one of the best teachers lots of love : ) Eat this, algorithm.

[tontonfritus]

as usual, excelent, ! ! thanks Oscar !

[MatthewBruces]

Thanks, past and present Oscar. Look forward to watching what future Oscar has to share about emotions

[marcelsmoorenburg]

Thanks Oscar! I bought a Roland J-6 chord synthesizer to help me to create chord progressions and I can live record these in my Elektron sequencers via midi. Totally worth the money in my case. Also great for dub techno.

[cybergwen]

Nice jacket indeed!
Also great video as usual 😄

[andrewknox]

I always appreciate you excellent videos. Well produced, straight to the point, informative and easy to follow. Keep it up.

[JeanCFLG]

We can't thank you enough for your teaching qualities and sharing your passion about making music ! Thanks mate !

[I_j]

Awesome video man, as always, thanks!

[xCORRUPTAx]

Your content is so damn positive. I love it, Oscar. Keep being the change, man <3

[KennedY_DJ]

Excellent content, looking forward to seeing the rest of the chord tutorial! Great work

[klassasin]

Thank you for sharing this info! I loved the different genre examples!

[justin]

Great video, great examples, clear explanation, wonderful.

[stevegriffiths]

Love your videos man, they're clear, concise and entertaining.

[jeffkoe]

Interesting ways to conceptualize music making!

[humpadinger]

Oscar, Loving your work. Keep it coming baby!

[kjwworldwide]

Another great video by Oscar. Your videos keep getting better. Plus you have that great teaching style.

[fatherWolt]

Just got a new pair of headphones and a field recorder, perfect time for an Underdog upload! Thank you Oscar!