Lesson#3
Now, I have gone over intervals, the major scale, and the note system of music, but a lot of people ask me about chords all the time. What makes a chord? Well it is simple. Now that I have taught the readers of the concept of intervals, or scale degrees, the major chord is made from the first, third, and fifth interval of the major scale from the keynote. I will insert some video content to show the tones and connotation of these chords.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Major Scale
Lesson #2
The first musical concept which I will review is the major scale, but first there are other subjects that need to be discussed first. First, I will will go over the notes in the chromatic scale. The chromatic scale is just every note including sharps and flats, and the chromatic scale is actually the basis of the modern note system. In the modern system, music is based on a system of symbols that represent an actual pitch; pitches are then given an alphabetical denotation. The alphabetical system ranges from the letter A to G, yet these notes, given the alphabetical denotation, always start over one note after the perfect octave.
With this said, now the chromatic scale and notes are justified. Now, we will get to the major scale, and all you have to remember is a pattern to achieve mastery of it. WHOLE, WHOLE, HALF, WHOLE, WHOLE,WHOLE,HALF. For instance, the C major scale, the major scale with no sharps and flats, is as followed: c,d,e,f,g,a,b,c. The scale intervals are as followed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. ( These represent each note of the scale with the first c being one, and the 8 being the the last c).
Now, with this pattern recognized the whole, whole, half etc. Let us apply this with another note such as G. The g major scale is as followed: G,A,B,C,D,E,F#,G. G major, as you can see, abides to this rule also. This scale pattern can always be applied to any note but only works for major scales. If you notice, the intervals of 3 to 4 and 7 to 8 are the half notes; the other surrounding notes are whole notes, so here is you proof. Try this method for any note. I promise it will work. Next lesson I will advance to system of intervals so we can build chord progressions. Knowing this pattern, you can play the major scale on any note. I will attach a visual from YouTube for the visual learners. Be creative with this knowledge. Hey you! Start composing!!!
The first musical concept which I will review is the major scale, but first there are other subjects that need to be discussed first. First, I will will go over the notes in the chromatic scale. The chromatic scale is just every note including sharps and flats, and the chromatic scale is actually the basis of the modern note system. In the modern system, music is based on a system of symbols that represent an actual pitch; pitches are then given an alphabetical denotation. The alphabetical system ranges from the letter A to G, yet these notes, given the alphabetical denotation, always start over one note after the perfect octave.
- The music alphabet runs as given: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
- Now with these every note is given sharps assigned to them representing a half pitch raise, yet there is are two exceptions: A#,B,C#,D#,E,F#,G#
- Every note also has an enharmonic note, and this is represented by a flat note. These flat notes are as given: B flat, C flat, D flat, E flat, F flat, G flat, A flat.
With this said, now the chromatic scale and notes are justified. Now, we will get to the major scale, and all you have to remember is a pattern to achieve mastery of it. WHOLE, WHOLE, HALF, WHOLE, WHOLE,WHOLE,HALF. For instance, the C major scale, the major scale with no sharps and flats, is as followed: c,d,e,f,g,a,b,c. The scale intervals are as followed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. ( These represent each note of the scale with the first c being one, and the 8 being the the last c).
Now, with this pattern recognized the whole, whole, half etc. Let us apply this with another note such as G. The g major scale is as followed: G,A,B,C,D,E,F#,G. G major, as you can see, abides to this rule also. This scale pattern can always be applied to any note but only works for major scales. If you notice, the intervals of 3 to 4 and 7 to 8 are the half notes; the other surrounding notes are whole notes, so here is you proof. Try this method for any note. I promise it will work. Next lesson I will advance to system of intervals so we can build chord progressions. Knowing this pattern, you can play the major scale on any note. I will attach a visual from YouTube for the visual learners. Be creative with this knowledge. Hey you! Start composing!!!
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