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Unlock the music theory behind “Don’t Stop Believin’”! Learn how major scale harmony, chord progressions, and riffs build one of rock’s most iconic songs.
In this lesson, we explore what makes “Don’t Stop Believin’” a perfect example of major scale harmony and melodic songwriting. I'll use the song as a framework to teach essential concepts of music theory — chords, scale degrees, transposing, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, this will help deepen your understanding of how great songs are built.
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0:00 Intro
2:42 Why This Song Matters
4:00 E Major Scale Overview
6:00 Chord Numbers & Key of E
8:30 Recognizing the Progression by Ear
11:00 Transposing the Progression
12:20 Melody & Riff Breakdown
16:00 Understanding Chord Tones & Voice Leading
18:00 Comparing Other Songs (Panama, Under the Bridge)
21:00 Applying This to Other Songs (e.g., Knocking on Heaven's Door)
23:10 Recap & Takeaways