
Let’s now try writing a House music chord progression using the above knowledge in Captain Chords. Notice that on some of theĮxamples the chord timing adds extra suspense. Timing: Having chord changes only on the bar or half bar can sound a little predictable. They add tension which when resolved can sound pleasing to the But it’s worth noting that using suspendedĬhords can help with transitioning between chords. Suspended chords: Ok, only one of the examples contained suspended chords. Tension and resolution in the chord progression. Help make them more interesting – especially when varied throughout the progression.Įach record uses a mix of minor and major chords, even though they are all in a minor scale. Chord extensions help to give a ‘flavor’ to chords and can They all make use of chord extensions, e.g 7th, 9th 11th. Major works well for happy or upbeat music. minor reallyĬomes down to the desired feel. It should be noted that there are plenty of major scale House music tracks. However, as mentioned previously, this is a common factor in House A simple but captivating arrangement produced using Roland’s Juno-60 keyboard and TR-909 drum machine.Īnalysing the chords of your favourite songs creates a great insight as to how they acheived a certain vibe orĪll of the example songs are in a minor scale. Mr Fingers – Can You Feel It Īm add9 / Fmaj7 / G add9 /wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Mr-Fingers-Can-You-Feel-It.mp3Ĭan You Feel It by Mr Fingers or Larry Heard as he was otherwise known as was arguably the first ever Deep House Understanding which chords work well will help us to write our own House music chords. This will help to identify which types of chords are commonly used and any Let’s remake a few examples from the four, soon to be five, decades of House music using Captain Chords. For the more Pop style House music, then this The music to sound cheesy, thus guaranteeing a more serious feeling. Most House music songs, regardless of sub genre, are written in a minor key. Understanding which chords will work in House music generally comes down to the style of House music being composed.

This would change dramatically, however, as the genre goes through a Of chords, opting for scarcely placed arpegios. Most of the early House music records omitted the use With this stripped back sound, basslines and drums were king. Grooves which lead to the House music explosion in 1980’s Chicago.

The bill would have authorized anyone in a group of ten or fewer to kill more than one deer. Intended for Pop and Rock music, enabled DJs and music producers, such as Frankie Knuckles, to create the hypnotic The House of Representatives defeated House Bill 1377, which would’ve allowed for party hunting. These new instruments, which were originally Minimal approach was aided by the arrival of electronic instruments such as Roland’s famed drum machines, the TR-808Īnd 909, which quickly became the heartbeat of the new music genre. In its earliest form, House music was influenced by Disco music – but with a more minimalist composition. 4/4 bass drums, electronic instruments and a tempo of around 120 BPMĬan be heard in much of today’s Pop music. It has influenced many other music genres too. Techno master Juan Atkins also made some incredible, spacey proto-house under his electrified Model 500 moniker. To say the genre has grownĪrms and legs would be a substantial understatement! Hi there, this a brilliant mix.House music has come a long way since seminal records such as My House by Rhythm Control. This is so good right now, perfect mood setter Comment by jeffreygodding That opening is awesome!👏 Comment by Jouy Renaud Genre Jazz Deep House Lounge Comment by Conductor Sġ0:56 love it! Comment by Einstein Dalmau Guerra Tracks From: Tim Deluxe, DJ Hell, Adam Byrd, Inkfish, MoodyManc, J&M Brothers, Prosis, D-Nox & Beckers, Olderic, Oniris, Sumo, Shur-I-Kan, Soulmelt, Nick Curly, Uner This was the type of thing I used to perform at my previous DJ residency at the Lebua Hotel. Also for one-off local or International events.Ī Chilled Deep Jazz House / Hotel Lounge Bar style DJ mix put together for a DJ residency application where the client requested more Jazz in the mix.

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