- Waterfall Baseline: The roots of the chords move down in half steps.
- Sticky Top: The top note of each voicing stays the same as the chords change below.
- 3-Foot Sub: A technique where you pick a chord, go up or down a third, and use that chord as a substitute for the original.
- VX Gas Chords: Also known as secondary dominants, these are chords that are the five of the chord you're going to.
- Skipping the Five: Going directly from the two to the one chord for a smoother sound.
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