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…

Music Chord Theory Part II

Here are more common chords that are essential – memorize and then learn in all keys. Learn one key well…

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…

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…

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….

The Blues Scale

One of the most commonly used scales in music besides the Major Scale is the Blues Scale. Today lets learn…

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…

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….

Family Of Chords – Song Writing 101

As a teacher I am often asked how are songs made? 
Songs use many techniques that I will discuss over…

Common Blues Riffs!

Now that we know the Blues Scale and some of the most common Blues Chords lets do some common single…

More Fun With The Minor Pentatonic Scale!

Now that you know the C Minor Pentatonic scale in all positions of your instrument lets learn some more chord…