In Western music, there are only twelve notes. And when you group some of those notes into chords, there’s a finite amount of chord combinations. This is the reason why Ed Sheeran can play his “101 songs with the same chord progression.”
Perhaps this is also why U.S. copyright law does not protect chord progressions, and instead decided to focus on melody and lyrics. This is good news for you, though. It means you can start on second base with your songwriting.
Hook Theory’s Hoopad allows you to nab the chord progressions behind the most popular songs and start writing your own melodies atop. Hookpad is a great tool to get your creative juices flowing and supercharge your songwriting.
- Hoopad is a smart sketchpad schooled in music theory that will help you create chord progressions and complimentary melodies that work in seconds.
- When you’re ready, you can create scores, lead sheets, and guitar tabs in one click. What?!
- There’s nothing to install! Hookpad works in desktop and mobile browsers.
Hookpad is fire. It’s smart and helpful. You can use it to get started on a new tune anytime you write, and it’s super effective in overcoming writer’s block or when you aren’t feeling inspired. Do it! Follow this link to the Hookpad.
