From The Composer's Chair

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part XI

2012-05-18T12:41:08Z

Now combining scales, arpeggios, two note chords (double stops) and chromatic passing tones for improvisation. Written in treble clef (G) and traditional guitar tablature.

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though a chord progressions. Sometimes called changes. I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Musical improvisation is best when a thorough knowledge of music theory is combined with emotion to create spontaneous melodies. The first step is to understand each chord, notes within the chord and the scale it is derived from.

Record the chord progression to "All of Me". On another track or with a friend playing the chords - slowly play each scale using only quarter notes later eighth notes. Memorize each melody bar by bar. Practice integrating ideas presented here for all chord types and keys. Make yourself use the ideas given here to break though to new levels of creation!

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM. Always gradually increase tempo.

Try every fingering - string groups and all octaves for each melody.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using these melodic ideas create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicing' s.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

Confine, refine and define your musical mind.

All materials for personal use only.

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part X

2012-05-09T04:14:12Z

Now combining scales, arpeggios and two note chords (double stops) for improvisation.

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes. I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Record the chord progression to "All of Me". On another track or with a friend playing the chords - slowly play each scale using only quarter notes later eighth notes. Then playing two chords at a time - repeat them back and forth at least fifty times. Repeat procedure with all chords. This is an effective technique to memorize the scale and hear how it effects each chord.

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM.

The notes for each scale are indicated below the two chords C6 and E7. Learn each of the scales in one position, later learn all possible positions of each scale on your instrument.

Try every fingering - string groups and all octaves for each melody.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicing' s.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

Confine, refine and define your musical mind.

All materials for personal use only.

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part IX

2012-04-28T23:48:34Z

Using just two chords from "All of Me" - C6 and E7 - lets explore some fun melodic ideas that later you will use for your own solo improvisation.

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM.

The notes for each scale are indicated below the two chords C6 and E7. Learn each of the scales in one position, later learn all possible positions of each scale on your instrument.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves for each scale.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicing' s.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

All materials for personal use only.

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part VIII

2012-04-03T22:04:20Z

In Part VIII the scales and arpeggios are combined for greater expression.

Learn these musical examples and apply them for your own improvisation.

Below each chord is the proper scale to use and below that is the musical

example written in treble clef. Also all examples are written in standard guitar tablature.

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Record the chord progression to "All of Me". On another track or with a friend playing the chords - slowly play each scale using only quarter notes later eighth notes. Then playing two chords at a time - repeat them back and forth at least fifty times. Repeat procedure with all chords. Do this same thing with the new scale and arpeggio combinations presented today. This is an effective technique to improvise!

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM.

Also fight the tendency to jump around octaves and positions until you fully digest the concepts given! Most players do not utilize one register to explore melodic possibilities. They tend to shift before the new ideas can occur.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves for each scale.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

All materials for personal use only.

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part VII

2012-03-27T22:37:29Z

In Part VII each scale for improvisation is written out on the staff and guitar tablature directly below its corresponding chord. Notice how close proximity and minimum hand movement are used.

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM.

The notes for each scale are indicated below chords. Learn each of the scales in the position given, later learn all possible positions on your instrument.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves for each scale.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

All materials for personal use only.

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part VI

2012-03-20T13:53:31Z

In Part VI the scales to play for improvisation are written out on the staff and guitar tablature. Each scales notes are written below its corresponding chord.

 In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM.

The notes for each scale are indicated below chords. Learn each of the scales in one position, later learn all possible positions of each scale on your instrument.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves for each scale.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

All materials for personal use only.

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part V

2012-03-16T17:18:04Z

In Part V you learn the scales to use for improvisation.

 In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Remember start very slowly around 50 BPM.

The notes for each scale are indicated below chords. Learn each of the scales in one position, later learn all possible positions of each scale on your instrument.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves for each scale.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part IV

2012-03-10T17:57:53Z

In Part IV you learn to play the chord changes arpeggio style

with close proximity and minimum hand movement.

 In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions.

Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Learn each arpeggio as it is written. Once your comfortable with hand positions and note locations practice using a metronome slowly. Start at 60 BPM and increase in fives. 60, 65, 70, 75 go to 220 BPM. BPM means beats per minute. Also for guitarists I have included the note positions written in tablature.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

Play music forwards and backwards.

Learn, absorb and experiment!

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part III

2012-03-06T18:12:51Z

In Part III you learn to play the chord changes arpeggio style.

 In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Try every fingering (and string groups) and all octaves.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part II

2012-02-28T19:22:00Z

In Part II you learn some of the most common substitution chords.

 In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Chords for "All of Me"

Below are the chord names, chord number formulas and note names within each chord.

Number Formula Note names

C6 = R, 3^rd, 5^th 6^th C6 = C, E, G, A

E7 = R, 3^rd, 5^th b7th E7 = E, G#, B, D

A7 = R, 3^rd, 5^th b7th A7 = A, C#, E, G

Dm7 = R, b3rd, 5^th, b7th Dm7 = D, F, A, C

Am7 = R, b3rd, 5^th, b7th Am7 = A, C, E, G

D7 = R, 3^rd, 5^th b7th D7 = D, F#, A, C

G7 = R, 3^rd, 5^th b7th G7 = G, B, D, F

F6 = R, 3^rd, 5^th 6^th F6 = F, A, C, D

Fm6 = R, b3^rd, 5^th 6^th Fm6 = F, Ab, C, D

Cmaj7 = R, 3^rd, 5^th, 7^th Cmaj7 = C, E, G, B

Em7b5 = R, ,b3^rd, b5^th, 7^th Em7b5 = E, G, Bb, D

Ebdim7 = R, b3^rd, b5^th, bb7^th Ebdim7 = Eb, Gb, A, C

Common major diatonic substitutions chords:

Use in place of the C6th (works for all keys G, A, B, etc.) or in place of a

Major chord:

3 notes = C, E, G, = C major

4 notes = C, E, G, B = C major seventh

5 notes = C, E, G, B, D = C major ninth

6 notes = C, E, G, B, D, F = C major eleventh (sometimes Cmaj #11 is used)

6 notes = C, E, G, B ,D, F# = C major / sharp eleventh

7 notes = C, E, G, B, D, F, A = C major thirteenth

Other common major chords:

(Major also written as Maj, triangle or a number with a line though middle)

C maj 6th = C, E, G, A

C maj add 9th = C, E, G, D

C maj 6/9 = C, E, G, A, D

C maj 7/6 = C, E, G, B, A

C sus 2 = C, D, G

C maj sus 2/7 = C, D, G, B

Common dominant diatonic substitutions chords:

Use for G7, transpose to all keys. (D7, E7, F7, etc.) Dominant Chord:

3 notes = G, B, D = G major (G)

4 notes = G, B, D, F = G dominant seventh (G7)

5 notes = G, B, D, F, A = G dominant ninth (G9)

6 notes = G, B, D, F, A, C = G dominant eleventh (G11)

7 notes = G, B, D, F, A, C, E = G dominant thirteenth (G13)

(Dominant also written as letter with number 7 after it. Like G7, A7, B7 etc.

G7/6th = G, B, D, F, E

G maj 6th = G, B, D, E

G maj add 9th = G, B, D, A

G maj 6/9 = G, B, D, E, A

G sus = G, C, D

G sus 2 = G, A, D

G7 sus = G, C, D, F

G7 sus 2 = G, A, D, F

G7/6 sus = G, C, D, F, E

G13 sus = G, D, F, A, C, E

Common minor diatonic substitutions chords:

Use for Dm, Am etc. Minor Chords created from the C major scale.

Transpose to all keys.

3 notes = D, F, A, = D minor (Dm)

4 notes = D, F, A, C = D minor seventh (Dm7)

5 notes = D, F, A, C, E = D minor ninth (Dm9)

6 notes = D, F, A, C, E, G = D minor eleventh (Dm11)

7 notes = D, F, A, C, E, G, B = D minor thirteenth (Dm13)

Small m means minor or -

also / means to add those additional notes to the original 3 note chord)

Dm/9 = D, F, A, E

Dm/11 = D, F, A, G

Dm7/11 = D, F, A, C, G

Dm7/13 = D, F, A, C, G

Dm9/13 = D, F, A, C, E, B

Dm7/11/13 = D, F, A, C, G, B

Dm6 = D, F, A, B

Dm6/9 = D, F, A, C, E

Dm6/11 = D, F, A, B, G

Dm6/9/11 = D, F, A, B, E, G

Common minor seven flat five substitutions chords:

Also called Half Diminished

these chords are created from the C Major Scale.

Use for Em7b5. Transpose to all keys start with B to Eb.

3 notes = B, D, F = B diminished (Bo)

4 notes = B, D, F, A = B minor seventh flat fifth (Bm7b5)

5 notes = B, D, F, A, C = B minor seventh flat fifth add flat ninth (Bm7b5/b9)

6 notes = B, D, F, A, C, E = B minor seventh flat fifth add flat ninth, eleventh (Bm7b5/b9/11)

7 notes = B, D, F, A, C, E, G = B minor seventh flat fifth add flat ninth, eleventh, flat thirteenth (Bm7b5/b9/11/b13)

The first three notes of a minor7b5 chord are a diminshed triad or R, b3rd, b5th.

Other common diminished chords:

(small m means minor or a hyphen -

also / slash means to add note to chord.

Bo/b9 = B, D, F, C

Bo/11 = B, D, F, E

Bo/b9/11 = B, D, F, C, E

Bo/b9/11/b13 = B, D, F, C, E, G

Bm7b5/11 = B, D, F, A, E

Bm7b5/b13 = B, D, F, A, G

Bm7b5/b9/b13 = B, D, F, A, C, G

Bm7b5/11/b13 = B, D, F, A, E, G

Bo/b6 = B, D, F, G

Bo/b6/b9 = B, D, F, G, C

Bo/b6/11 = B, D, F, G, E

Bo/b6/b9/11 = B, D, F, G, C, E

Common diminished diatonic substitutions chords:

Diminished seventh chords (sometimes called full diminished)

created from the C Harmonic Minor Scale.

Use for Ebdim7. Transpose from B to key of E flat for "All of Me".

(small circle means diminished also written as dim.)

3 notes = B, D, F = B diminished (Bo)

4 notes = B, D, F, Ab = B diminished seventh (Bo7)

5 notes = B, D, F, Ab, C = B diminished seventh add flat ninth (Bo7/b9)

6 notes = B, D, F, Ab, C, Eb = B diminished seventh add flat ninth add flat eleventh (Bo7/b9/b11)

7 notes = B, D, F, Ab, C, Eb, G =B diminished seventh add flat ninth add flat eleventh add flat thirteenth (Bo7/b9/b11/b13)

Other common diminished chords:

(/ means to add additional notes to the original 3 note chord-triad

remember b6/b13 same thing)

Bo/b9 = B, D, F, C

Bo/b11 = B, D, F, Eb

Bo/b9/b11 = B, D, F, C, Eb

Bo/b9/b11/b13 = B, D, F, C, Eb, G

Bo/b6 = B, D, F, G

Bo/b6/b9 = B, D, F, G, C

Bo/b6/b11 = B, D, F, G, Eb

Bo/b6/b9/b11 = B, D, F, G, C, Eb

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Soloing Though Chord Changes Part I

2012-02-25T18:01:02Z

 In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate techniques of improvising though chord progressions. Sometimes called changes.

I will use the chord progression from the classic song "All of Me" written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons. It has been covered by many artists and in 2000 was awarded The Towering Song Award.

Musical improvisation is best when a thorough knowledge of music theory is combined with emotion to create spontaneous melodies.

The first step is to understand each chord, notes within the chord and the scale it is derived from.

The first chart is the chord changes. The second chart contains roman numerals to transpose the chord progressions to any keys. The third chart is the chords written in treble clef and traditional guitar tab.

Remember a good improviser is always aware of each chord that's being played under the soloing.

Memorize everything below.

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Also buy the sheet music for "All of Me" and memorize the melody in all possible octaves.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

Also purchase a good chord book with the most common chord voicings.

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Creating Melody With Common Chord Progressions Part XII

2012-01-02T06:25:11Z

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate some of the most common techniques of combining melody with common chord progressions.

Now using the C Double Harmonic Minor Scale.

This is created from the iv chord of the Double Harmonic Major Scale.

I am using this scale for some of the themes in my latest film project "Chills".

It's family of chords has wonderful altered chords!

The scale intervals are:

major 2^nd, minor 3^rd, sharp 4^th, perfect 5^th, minor 6^th and major 7^th.

The number formulas is: R/1, 2, b3, #4, 5, b6, 7

Note names: F, G, Ab, B, C, Db, E, F

The three note family of chords in the key of C are:

F, Ab, C = F minor i chord

G, B, Db = G major flat five IIb5 chord

Ab, C, E = A flat augmented bIII+ chord

B, Db, F = B suspended flat five bII7 chord

C, E, G, = C major V chord

Db, F, Ab = D flat major bVI chord

E, G, B = E minor vii chord

The four note family of chords are:

F, Ab, C, E = F minor major seventh imaj7 chord

G, B, Db, F = G dominant seventh flat five II7b5 chord

Ab, C, E, G = A flat major seventh augmented IIImaj7+ chord

B, Db, F, Ab = D flat dominant seventh-third inversion bII7 chord

C, E, G, B = C major seventh Vmaj7 chord

Db, F, Ab, C = D flat major seventh bVImaj7 chord

E, G, B, Db = E minor sixth vii6 chord

The following piece is created entirely from the notes of the Double Harmonic minor scale and its family of chords.

Figure out the chord progression and then write it in roman numerals.

Observe the techniques and incorporate in your own compositions.

Figure out all chords, their voicing's and the melody's interval

relationship to the chords and itself. Also any counterpoint.

Remember the scale formula and created chord types are always the same for all keys.

(this is true of every scale and its created chord types).

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Creating Melody With Common Chord Progressions Part XI

2011-12-19T04:17:13Z

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate some of the most common techniques of combining melody with common chord progressions.

Now using the C Double Harmonic Major Scale. It is also called the Byzantine scale and the Arabic scale. It also a Spanish flavor because of the minor 2^nd interval. It has two augmented 2^nd intervals. I am using this scale for some of the themes in my latest film project "Chills".

It's family of chords has wonderful altered chords!

The scale intervals are:

minor 2^nd, major 3^rd, perfect 4^th, perfect 5^th, minor 6^th and major 7^th.

The number formulas is: R/1, b2, 3, 4, 5, b6, 7

The three note family of chords in the key of C are:

C, E, G, = C major I chord

Db, F, Ab = D flat major bII chord

E, G, B = E minor iii chord

F, Ab, C = F minor iv chord

G, B, Db = G major flat five Vb5 chord

Ab, C, E = A flat augmented VI+ chord

B, Db, F = Db/B seventh bII7 chord or viiobb3

(also can be viewed as B suspended flat five. The vii chord of double harmonic major is interesting because it is commonly written as a bII7 with the flat seventh in bass and no fifth.

(third inversion flat seventh in bass (B) is the lowest sounding tone in the chord)

So you have a flat II major seventh and a flat II dominant seventh within the same scale.

The four note family of chords are:

C, E, G, B = C major seventh Imaj7 chord

Db, F, Ab, C = D flat major seventh bIImaj7 chord

E, G, B, Db = E minor sixth iii6 chord

F, Ab, C, E = F minor major seventh ivmaj7 chord

G, B, Db, F = G dominant seveth flat five V7b5 chord

Ab, C, E, G = A flat major seventh augmented VImaj7+ chord

B, Db, F, Ab = D flat dominant seventh -third inversion bII7 chord

The following piece is created entirely from the notes of the

C double harmonic major scale and its family of chords.

Figure out the chord progression and then write it in roman numerals.

Observe the techniques and incorporate in your own compositions.

Figure out all chords, their voicing's and the melody's interval

relationship to the chords and itself.

Remember the scale formula and created chord types are always the same for all keys.

(this is true of every scale and its created chord types).

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also get accustomed to writing out all your ideas on the musical staff.

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Creating Melody With Common Chord Progressions Part X

2011-12-10T17:54:50Z

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate some of the most common techniques

of combining melody with common chord progressions.

Now combining the C Harmonic Major Scale family of chords and chromatic passing notes.

I created a melody using the C harmonic major scale, its family of chords

and the chromatic scale.

Figure out the chord progression and then write it in roman numerals.

Determine what chords are within the family of chords and what are not.

Observe the techniques and incorporate in your own compositions.

Figure out all chords, their voicing's and the melody's interval

relationship to the chords and itself.

Harmonic Major Family of Chords:

2009.10.25: Harmonic Major Modes - Ionian b6 - Mode 1

Remember the scale formula and created chord types are always the same for all keys.

(this is true of every scale and its created chord types).

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also write out all your ideas on the musical staff.

All materials for personal use only.

Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music

Creating Melody With Common Chord Progressions Part IX

2011-11-27T02:29:25Z

In this next series of lessons I will demonstrate some of the most common techniques

of combining melody with common chord progressions.

Now combining the C Harmonic Minor Scale family of chords and chromatic passing notes.

I created a melody using the C harmonic minor scale, its family of chords

and the chromatic scale.

Figure out the chord progression and then write it in roman numerals.

Determine what chords are within the family of chords and what are not.

Observe the techniques and incorporate in your own compositions.

Figure out all chords, their voicing's and the melody's interval

relationship to the chords and itself.

Harmonic Minor Family of Chords:

2009.10.05: Harmonic Minor Modes - Aeolian #7 - Mode 1

Remember the scale formula and created chord types are always the same for all keys.

(this is true of every scale and its created chord types).

Now using this same chord progression create three variations of your own.

Always transpose all examples and your own examples to each position

(register) of your instrument (octave). Once your

comfortable in one key transpose to all 15 keys.

Also write out all your ideas on the musical staff.

All materials for personal use only.

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