The Secret to Sounding Sad in Major - Mediant Chord [MUSIC THEORY - SONGWRITING LESSON]

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When writing in major keys, one quick method to introducing sorrow in to your music is by using the diatonic iii chord, also called the mediant chord. This video will demonstrate several examples of songs and pieces that are written using the mediant chord, as well as advice on how to write progressions that are sad and woeful.

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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Tonic To Mediant I - iii
01:42 "Hey There Delilah" Plain White T's
02:51 Scoring Examples
04:41 "It Will Rain" Bruno Mars
06:00 "A Day In The Life" The Beatles
07:01 Wrapping Up