Originally Posted by dcuny
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Worry less about the theory, and just find something that you think sounds good. Music theory is most useful when you're stuck and are trying to figure something out, like how to make a modulation work. But it's generally better if you can just trust your ears instead of relying on what amounts to musical cliches.

This is excellent advice. When I taught music theory to my guitar and bass students I always said "learn music theory but don't let it get into the way of your playing". It can open new doors by learning it and scales, exactly like what David said.

BiaB is a great tool for experimentation. Save/copy your song and then just try adding different chords in your chorus and bridge. Sometimes the most unorthodox chord progressions (that is not so called normal chord progressions) turn out to be the best chord progressions and/or transitions.

Good luck.

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