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How to Write Gorgeous Chords like Masashi Hamauzu

Masashi Hamauzu’s signature sound is all about lush, stylish harmonies built on “Sus Chord Slash Chords.” In this breakdown, you’ll learn how he layers suspended chords over unexpected bass notes and then spices them up with extensions like minor 11ths, major 13ths, major 7#11s, and first-inversion major 2nds.

Follow along through each section—from getting to know Hamauzu himself to deconstructing each chord flavor—and see how you can combine them for that rich, colorful vibe straight out of a Final Fantasy soundtrack.

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