I did not explain exactly why this works. It is actually the descending bass line, the one-note walk-downs, that connects all this together.

And certainly, the video was able to explain in eleven minutes what I could not in four sentences...lol

Many people struggle with chord progressions. BIAB's main interface is chords, and as this is a beginner forum, I try to keep it simple.

The more I learn, the more I find the "5th" involved in so many things.

I had forgotten that this could be called a pivot chord.

Obviously, this chord structure is only suitable for certain styles of music.

I have figured out most of this sort of thing by playing the piano. Even if you don't play piano, a small keyboard is a very useful tool to see relationships.


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