1) Coldplay, “Clocks,” instrumental intro
From A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), written by Chris Martin, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland & Guy Berryman
Audio: YouTube (0:00–0:14)
Note: Voicing for this example is discussed in David Bennett's Youtube video, "How to Voice Lead a Chord Progression"
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2) Amy Winehouse, “Back to Black,” instrumental intro
From Back to Black (2006), written by Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse
Audio: YouTube (0:00–0:15)
Note: Voicing for this example is discussed in David Bennett's Youtube video, "How to Voice Lead a Chord Progression"
1) The Animals, “The House of the Rising Sun,” verse 1
From Animals (1964)
Scores: PDF, Image, MuseScore, Block Chords
Audio: YouTube (0:11–0:39)
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