Writing Suspenseful Music Using Two Chords - Pt.1

Film Music Composition Lesson Archives (FREE): Turn Theory into Music - Behind the Score Samsung’s 24“ Curved Monitor (Currently on sale for 21% OFF) Affiliate Disclaimer Our content is viewer-supported. This means if you click on some of our links, we’ll receive a small commission, but you won’t pay a penny more, so no worries! ====== Video Description (Pt.1) In this video excerpt, we explore how to create suspense and high tension instantly by using two-chord structures with minor chords a half-step apart. Want to learn more? Check out our full lesson on Creating Mood with Two-chord Structures at : [Creating Mood Instantly with Two-Chord Structures] This course explores creating evocative music by moving back and forth between two chords, or what we call a two-chord structure. If you are an entry-level musician, a basic knowledge of chords and intervals should be sufficient to get started. Many great musical ideas result from simple combinations of major and minor chords. You may be surprised by how versatile these two-chord structures can be. Presented by Tim Maurice (coauthor of the Behind the Score courses) In-depth text analysis and downloadable scores (PDF) w/ audio files (mp3) of this lesson can be found here: ====== 🕮 More learning resources - Using Ostinatos to Construct a Piece (FREE) - Creating Mood Instantly with Two-Chord Structures - Applying Modal Color to Your Music - Scales in Action - Practical Application of Genre & Styles All courses by Behind the Score ====== Additional Courses (by Robert Davis): A Second Look at Melodic Minor (FREE) Basic Chromatic Harmony Master Music Modulation ====== ⚡ Follow our socials to receive Weekly Bitesize Tips and discount offers - Film Music Composition Lesson Archives (FREE): - Instagram: - Twitter: - FB page: #hollywoodmusic #chords #filmscore #orchestration #mediamusic #vsti #musiccomposition