Chord Quote by John Petrucci

Using open strings is a great way to add texture and atmosphere to any chord progression.

— John Petrucci

We wanted to guide the musicians, so we could create our own sound. We would never let the band just go in and play…

— Lamont Dozier

The Beatles changed music forever. They took rock n' roll from a medium that was about cars and girls and gave it context, interesting…

— Bob Spitz

I've been kind of listening to the composer Britten and his rendition of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' The opening track is a choral section…

— Dev Hynes

Light rails are too bus-like to impress most commuters, too squished and close to the ground. Monorails, by contrast, strike a chord with travelers.…

— Brendan I. Koerner

John Prine in particular... just the chord changes combined with the words. He definitely can make you cry a little bit. Just a little…

— Kurt Vile

It's tough to play the right chord on the instrument when there's someone out there who wants to kill you.

— Darrell Hammond

With Audioslave, it's all about melody and chord progressions.

— Tim Commerford

I like really sparse electronics, lush arrangements, and interesting chord structures.

— Josh Klinghoffer

There are certain choices you make as a songwriter, based on vowel sounds and melody and chord changes.

— Rodney Crowell

I studied chord theory and started playing the piano.

— Flea

I don't have musical theory or great chord knowledge, but what I have got me where I am.

— Lights