Prompt guide

Introduction

Welcome to the ChordCreate Prompt Guide! This guide is designed to help you make the most out of our tool by crafting prompts that generate chord progressions tailored to your musical needs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, these tips and techniques will enhance your creative process.

Understanding Chord Progressions

Chord progressions are sequences of chords that form the harmonic foundation of a piece of music. They set the mood and can evoke various emotions. Common types include major, minor, and seventh chords.

Crafting Your Prompt

A good prompt typically includes the key, chord type, progression style, and additional elements like tempo and mood.

Key

Decide based on the song's overall tone or the vocal range.

Chord Types

Major for happy, minor for sad, seventh chords for r&b/jazz/blues flavour

Progression Style/Genre

Indicate if you want classical, jazz, pop, r&b etc

Incorporating Mood

Use descriptive words like "melodic," "uplifting," "Dynamic," "Complex," or "dark,"

Advanced Prompt Techniques

To get more interesting and complex souding chord progresisons try to specify the use of complex chords and voicings for example if you want suspended chords, diminished chords, 7th and 9th chords etc.

Example Prompts

Generate an

E minor

Key

chord progression with a

melodic

Mood

house style,

Style/Genre

dreamy and ethereal mood. Include some complex chords and modulations to add character.

Mood & Adjectives

Generate a

G major

Key

chord progression with a

pop style,

Style/Genre

incorporating 7th chords and diminished chords to add depth and complexity,

Mood & Adjectives

It should have an upbeat and catchy vibe.

Mood

Conclusion

We hope this guide helps you make the most out of ChordCreate by providing clear, structured prompts for generating unique and captivating chord progressions. Remember, the key to creating great music lies in experimentation and creativity. Don’t be afraid to try different keys, chord types, and progression styles. Use the examples and techniques outlined here as a starting point, but let your musical intuition guide you.