The first step to building a solid foundation for music theory is to study the key signatures (see; Music Reading - Understanding Key Signatures). The musical keys are the bedrock for all other theory …
Understanding Musical Intervals
Musical intervals are the building blocks of everything related to composing and improvisation. The distance between two notes is referred to as an, "Interval." In music, any two notes can be named by …
Transposing Triad Chord Progressions
Transposing musical arrangements is a common task undertaken by musicians of all types in the industry. Band leaders will often need to alter the key of a song when new vocalists come into the group, …
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Understanding Triad Chords
Triad chord types are the foundation for all harmony, so they must be understood at a high level. This lesson explains the basic theory of triad chord types, how these chords are constructed, how to …
Harmonizing the Major Scale
Every key in our musical language can be used for creating both single-note melody, as well as, chord progressions. In this lesson, I discuss how a single-note scale can be harmonized to create a …
Understanding Seventh and Extended Chords
The seventh and extended chord types are the next level of harmony after triads. This post explores the structure of seventh chords, their construction and formulas. Additionally, this post will also …
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