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Creating a chord progression

Fraser T. SmithFraser T. Smith
Hip Hop and Rap Songwriting Music Production Grime and UK Drill Pop

Learn how to craft compelling chord progressions by experimenting with rhythm, harmony, and extensions. Fraser T walks you through his creative process, from generating initial ideas to refining structure, showing how small changes can transform a simple progression into multiple unique song ideas.

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