A little bit of tension is great in music, but you don’t want to overdo it in a song that’s supposed to convey stability – that’s why after every V chord is either the vi or the IV – both of which contain the root note of the key. The particular variation of this progression for the intro involves a repeating D high note, driving home the key of the song and also adding a little bit of tension when held over the V chord (A major), which doesn’t contain a D. This lends to a sense of emotional stability and comfort, which matches the emotion conveyed by the hook “Something Just Like This”, making this chord progression perfect for the vibe of the track.
This particular progression uses the strongest, most stable chords of a key outside of the root – the IV and the VI – for three of its four chords. The chord progression (played by some cool layers of filtered e-pianos, pianos, and synths) sets the foundation for the harmonic progression of the song: IV – V – vi – IV (with subtle variations throughout the different sections). In the modern age of streaming, it’s imperative to capture the listener’s attention early, and The Chainsmokers do exactly that by providing a medium-energy harmonic intro.
COLDPLAY SONG WITH PIANO INTRO FULL
Coldplay)” begins with a short and sweet intro that sounds full and sets the tone for the track. Much like most of The Chainsmokers’ songs, “Something Just Like This (ft.
Detailed BreakdownĬhord Sequence 1: G maj, A maj add11, B min, A maj add11
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Download by right clicking and saving image. Here is the arrangement diagram of the song: Arrangement Diagram. (If you want more info on chords and how they work, check this out.) G maj add9, A maj, B min7, A maj, B min7, G maj add9, D maj, A maj, D maj, A maj ī min7/F#, A maj, B min7, G maj add9, D maj, A maj, D maj, A maj.Read on to learn how The Chainsmokers and Coldplay made each of these elements work together to create one of the biggest EDM hits of the last five years…
The most important element of this track is the vocal line, followed by the rhythm (specifically its contrast in different sections), and then by the harmonic content of the track (harmonic content = chord progression and melodies outside the lead vocal). They crafted this perfect hit through a combination of masterful songwriting and production. Coldplay)” is a mid-tempo EDM / Pop crossover song, with a typically classifiable “future bass” sound. The Chainsmokers’ “Something Just Like This (ft. ►► Follow along by downloading the FREE Ableton project file and synth presets by clicking here.