3 Chords Every REAL Songwriter Should Know
From SongTown on Songwriting | Mastering the Art of Great Songs by Clay Mills & Marty Dodson
May 11, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 277
About this episode
Clay Mills and Marty Dodson discuss three essential chords that every real songwriter should know to enhance their music.
Want your songs to sound more interesting with just a few simple chord moves? In this SongTown songwriting lesson, Clay Mills and Marty Dodson break down 3 chords every real songwriter should know — including songwriter chords, slash chords, and 6 chords that can help your songs stand out.
People in this episode
Hosts: Clay Mills, Marty Dodson
Topics covered
- songwriting
- chords
- music theory
- song structure
- creative techniques
Keywords
- songwriting
- chords
- songwriter chords
- slash chords
- music techniques
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