Music Chord Theory Part IV
More common chords: C major 9 or Cmaj9 = R, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th = C – E – G – B- D C minor [...]
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Music Chord Theory Part III
More common chords. First I will give you the chord name, shorthand, number formula and then the note names. Remember to memorize all four. C minor 7th flat 5th also [...]
Music Chord Theory Part II
Here are more common chords that are essential – memorize and then learn in all keys. Learn one key well then later transpose to all other keys one or two [...]
Music Chord Theory Part I
I am often asked how many chords there are? Roughly about fifty that are used often. The main or “Garden Variety” chords there are about thirty. Lets look at the [...]
Understanding Note Values
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The Minor Pentatonic Scale
In addition to the Blues Scale, the Minor Pentatonic Scale is used frequently! You can substitute this scale for the Blues Scale or combine it with the blues scale to [...]
Fun with the Blues Scale!
Last blog we learned the Blues Scale now lets learn some of the chords that go with the Blues Scale. Remember all examples are given in the [...]
The Blues Scale
One of the most commonly used scales in music besides the Major Scale is the Blues Scale. Today lets learn it – then later I will show you ways to [...]
Song Writing 101 Part IV
Today we will explore more common chord progressions. Remember to reference “Family of Chords – Song Writing 101 ” blog. Link: https://www.vincelauriamusic.com/blog/2008/08/family-of-chords-and-how-they.html 1) I, IV, V, IV or in the key [...]
Song Writing 101 Part III
Lets look at one of the most common chord combinations, known commonly as “PROGRESSIONS”. These are used in contemporary music. Referencing the “Family of Chords – Song Writing 101 ” [...]