If you have ever tried writing a song while guessing random chords to put in it you know how time consuming and frustrating it can be. You may ask yourself, “Do I use a minor chord or a major chord? Do I use A or A#?� These questions can be difficult to answer if you don’t know how scales fit into the picture. However with the proper knowledge of music theory you will find using chords in a song fairly straightforward.

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