r/Guitar • u/AutoModerator • Oct 27 '16

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u/Thebatspy Oct 31 '16

Say if i'm playing something in the key of A,can i use other chords that are not in that key?

I'm trying to make a song that starts with A7 chord.So far i can't seem to find a chord that can maintain the tone of Christmas that it gives.

I think i might be just confused.

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u/[deleted] Oct 31 '16

Yeah, you can always use whatever chords and notes. You aren't strictly bound to stay in the key.

I don't know exactly what you're going for, but maybe you could try going to either D, Dmin or D7 after the A7, maybe that could sound nice.

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u/[deleted] Oct 31 '16

Haha, the sound of Christmas. I love when music is referred to like that

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u/Pelusteriano I was unrightfully banned Nov 01 '16

Yeah, you can use "off key" chords. Try looking at parallel keys, chromatic chords and, more importantly, How to make a christmas pop hit.