The Chordseed Journal

Songwriting, one chord at a time

Plain-language guides to chords, moods and song structure, for anyone who plays a little and wants to write their own music.

Moods · 6 min readSad chord progressions that always workWhy minor chords and a falling bass pull at your heart.Next chord · 5 min readWhat chord comes after G?The ear’s favorite moves, explained with sound.Song structure · 6 min readThe 4 chords behind hundreds of hitsI–V–vi–IV, and how to make it your own.