Masashi Hamauzu’s lush, colorful harmony style centers on what he calls the “Sus Chord Slash Chord,” a suspended voicing paired with an unexpected bass that creates a rich, modern-jazz pop vibe. This tutorial breaks down that signature sound by walking you through Minor 11, Maj 13, Maj 7♯11 and first-inversion Maj 2 shapes, then shows how to weave them into gorgeous, game-music–worthy progressions.
Along the way you’ll get clear voicing tips, time-stamped demos (from “Who’s Hamauzu?” to “Putting them all together”) and a peek at the theory behind each colorful chord—perfect for composers who want to channel some Final Fantasy flair.
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