Chord Emotions: Exploring the Emotional Power of Chords in Music Creation

What do chords mean? Music is often called a universal language, but how well do we understand its vocabulary? A major chord feels uplifting, a minor chord melancholic—but what happens when we go deeper? Chord Emotions is not a theory book. It’s not about scales, modes, or how to play covers. It’s about exploration—discovering how chords make us feel and how we can harness that emotional power to create truly expressive music. Through experimentation, instinct, and play, this book encourages musicians to break free from familiar patterns, reimagine harmony, and listen with fresh ears. Whether you’re a songwriter, composer, or simply someone who believes in the emotional force of music, this book invites you to unlock new creative possibilities. Ben Henderson—guitarist, composer, educator, and artist—draws from years of experience to help musicians expand their emotional and harmonic palette. View Less