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→Harmonic Functions
Those are a bit different, but they all seem to "push" in the same direction, right?
So if all these chords fall into these functions and each one leads into the next one, how do we compose? It may feel like these rules are locking us inside a cage where we can make a substitution here and there but aren't really free to branch out. Here are several points to keep in mind:
* We are only using diatonic chords.
* We are immediately moving from one function to the next, rather than hanging around and embellishing the function before moving on.
* We are confined to one key instead of modulating or borrowing from other keys.
* We haven't entertained the idea that we can ignore the functions described above.
* We are only looking at harmony, without any context of melody or rhythm.
* Even with all the points above, a seemingly simple progression can undertone a wide range of actual songs. Check out the "4 chord song" by ''Axis of Awesome''.
== Circle Progression ==
C Em Am Dm G C