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Why does music make us feel happy, sad, nostalgic or even uneasy?
In this lesson, I'll explore how music creates emotion through major and minor chords, melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo and one of the most important concepts in music theory: tension and release.
We'll also look at how artists like Fleetwood Mac and Paul McCartney use musical techniques to create powerful emotional responses, and why the warm sound of an acoustic guitar can instantly evoke a particular mood.
Understanding these ideas won't just change how you listen to music – it can help you become a more expressive guitarist too!
What's one song that always makes you feel something?
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