chords in electronic music

This course demystifies the art of chord progressions in electronic music production, taking you from fundamental theory to advanced creative techniques.

You'll learn essential concepts like scales, intervals, and extended chords, and how to manipulate these elements to create emotionally compelling progressions that drive your tracks forward.

Through hands-on analysis of house music, future bass, and dubstep genres, you'll discover how to craft chord sequences that elevate your tracks and help you develop your unique artistic voice.

Download your free chord chart pdf!

    • Gain a clear and organized visual representation of essential chord progressions categorized by emotional tone, making it easy to understand how different progressions evoke specific feelings in EDM tracks.
    • Each progression is labeled with its corresponding mood, offering immediate inspiration and actionable insights for producers looking to create tracks that resonate with their intended audience.
    • These progressions are not only tailored for EDM but can also be adapted to other genres like cinematic scoring, reggae, or horror soundtracks, making this resource valuable for producers exploring diverse styles.

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Frequently asked questions

do i need to know music theory to take this course?

No. All instruction is delivered in plain, producer-centric language and demonstrated in the piano roll. Core lessons rely on stock instruments available in every major DAW. Optional segments showcase additional nuance with widely used synthesizers such as Serum and Vital, but the underlying harmonic techniques translate to any software environment.

I already understand basic songwriting. Will this course still add value?

Yes. The curriculum moves quickly beyond foundational voicings and focuses on extended harmony—sevenths, ninths, elevenths, thirteenths—as well as modal interchange and non-diatonic progressions that feature prominently in contemporary electronic music. If you can identify a C-major triad, you are prepared; the course will refine your harmonic palette and enhance your creative decision-making.

Is the material genre-specific, or can I apply these techniques to any style of electronic music?

The principles taught are genre-agnostic and transferable. Whether you produce house, dubstep, techno, future bass, or cinematic electronica, the harmonic frameworks—extended chords, modal interchange, and functional reharmonization—equip you to craft progressions that complement your chosen aesthetic while maintaining commercial viability.