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what chord isNEXT?understand some theory
thy things out
think about key
understandingMUSICyou’ll probably use the major scale
think: do – re – mi – fa – sol – la – ti – do
anyone can understand harmony
the majorSCALEEvery key has SEVEN notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
the majorSCALEAll notes found by using the same pattern
Root T T S (T) T T S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1(8)
3 rules….
the majorSCALEOne of every alphabetical letter
Never miss out any letters
Never mix sharps and flats
the majorSCALEExample
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
the majorSCALEExample
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
G A B C D E F G
the majorSCALEExample
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
G A B C D E F# G
chords for aSCALEAlways follow the same pattern
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
maj min min maj maj min dim maj
chords for aSCALEExample
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
G A B C D E F# Gmaj min min maj maj min dim maj
1/3 5/7 G/B D/F#
chords for aSCALEExample
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1
G A B C D E F# Gmaj min min maj maj min dim maj
1/3 5/7 G/B D/F#
working outCHORDSUse the notes of the key
Play a note, miss a note…
G A B C D E F#
G major
working outCHORDSUse the notes of the key
Play a note, miss a note…
G A B C D E F#
A minor
working outCHORDSUse the notes of the key
Play a note, miss a note…
G A B C D E F#
C major
working outCHORDSUse the notes of the key
Play a note, miss a note…
G A B C D E F#
D major
writing outCHORDS1
2 3 4 5 6 7
G A B C D E F#B C D E F# G AD E F# G A B C
G Am Bm C D Em F#dim
addingHARMONYuse the chords to fit with your notes
chords 1 & 5 are most important then 2, 4 & 6
end on chord 1 (with 5 or 4 before it)
adding theMUSICmelody is the most important factor
don’t get caught up on nice chords
start by singing (in time)
adding theMUSICpick the right time signature
try to stick within a good rangejust over an octave is best
harmonise the melody you come up with
simplifyingCHORDSyou can use the same processto simplify chords for an arrangement
find chords that fit – 1 or 2 per bar
experiment and see what sounds good
QUESTIONS
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