Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson, the harmony takes a surprisingly sophisticated turn: a familiar iv–I idea shifts into E♭ with B♭ in the bass, passes through an augmented color chord, and lands in C minor, the relative/parallel minor. From there, we’re pulled back into a classic ii–V motion. It’s a great example of how passing bass notes and altered chords can add richness without losing momentum. #KellyClarkson #UnderneathTheTree #Songwriting #MusicTheory #ChordProgressions #PopAnalysis #ChristmasSongs #LetsTalkSong
In “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson, the harmony takes a surprisingly sophisticated turn: a familiar iv–I idea shifts into E♭ with B♭ in the bass, passes through an augmented color chord, and lands in C minor, the relative/parallel minor. From there, we’re pulled back into a classic ii–V motion. It’s a great example of how passing bass notes and altered chords can add richness without losing momentum. #KellyClarkson #UnderneathTheTree #Songwriting #MusicTheory #ChordProgressions #PopAnalysis #ChristmasSongs #LetsTalkSong
![[ESPAÑOL] Songwriting Teacher Reacts: DtMF (Bad Bunny)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YOa4XBNTnMg/mqdefault.jpg "[ESPAÑOL] Songwriting Teacher Reacts: DtMF (Bad Bunny)
Today I’m analyzing “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” by Bad Bunny, focusing on its two-chord foundation in E major, layered intro harmonies, minimalist two- and three-note melodies, and the way rhythm shapes each section. We look at how the chorus hook (“Debí tirar más fotos”) contrasts the verse through pickup placement, how rhyme schemes evolve, and how the song delays or even “fake-outs” structural expectations—proving that strong scaffolding can hold even the loosest urban Latin form together.
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