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House music is known for its unique sound, and much of that comes from the way chords and harmonies are used. In this video, I dive deep into the theory behind house music, explaining how pitching chords around has become a signature technique, but also its limitations. Many house producers tend to repeat the same chord types because of this approach, which can make a track sound predictable. To take your house music to the next level, it's important to understand how a diatonic scale can provide a range of chord types, allowing for more variety and richness in your progressions.
I break down why house producers often rely on these pitched chords instead of using traditional diatonic progressions. While this can create an interesting, driving feel, it's easy to get stuck in the same harmonic territory. This is where understanding the theory behind old-school house styles like Chicago House and Acid House can help you elevate your sound. By adding just one extra chord to your progression, you can break free from this limitation, making your house tracks sound more dynamic and full of life.
I also explore a classic house chord progression that combines the pitched chord technique with a small but powerful tweak to introduce new harmonic movement. By rounding up the progression with one extra chord, you get a sound that feels familiar but fresh—a signature technique used in house music for years.
This video is packed with tips and tricks for house music producers, especially those looking to explore the roots of old-school house music while incorporating modern twists. Whether you're producing for Deep House, Chicago House, Acid House, or classic Garage, understanding these chord progression techniques will help you craft tracks that are rich, emotional, and full of movement. House often makes use of music theory from Genres like Jazz, Soul, Funk and Disco so we willinclude a classic styled F/G sus chord known von what is calles a IV/I Gospel Walkdown
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Sampling Chords
02:41 The limits of Sampling Chords - Diatonic Scales
04:45 Extending House Chord Progressions
06:30 Including Bass in Chord Progression