Rosa Suen - Music Theory--basic Chords--chord Tones 1, 3, B3, 5, B7

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T he most important scale is the major scale : do re mi fa sol la ti A major scale has 7 tones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. The 1st tone is repeated to make the sound of the scale complete. The 1st and the 8th tone are both named do.

They are an octave apart. Oct is a Latin root which means 8. T HE C MAJOR SCALE E ach tone of the scale is represented by an Arabic number. Numbers 1 to 7 correspond to the tones in the scale. M AJOR SCALES move in whole steps ( W ) and half steps ( H ). W hole Steps: C to D D to E G to A A to B These notes are 1 whole step apart.

A whole step interval is also called a whole tone. Half Steps: E to F B to C These notes are step apart. They are next to each other. A step interval is also called a semitone. This major scale formula applies to all 12 keys.

S cales and chords are the skeleton of music. S cales and chords are the skeleton of music.

It is important to know how scales work because chords are formed from scales. There are 12 major scales. Summary charts are extremely useful to help you spot patterns in music at a glance. This can greatly speed up your learning process. Do not memorize. Look for patterns.

Each scale follows the same pattern. T he key of C is the easiest scale to learn visually as all the scale tones fall on the white keys. There are no sharps or flats. Only the white keys are used. For a start, know the C scale well. Dont let the thought of playing scales in different keys intimidate you.

In 1983, I spent about half a year playing all 12 scales over 2 octaves. I want you to know that once you have mastered all 12 major scales, you will have this skill for life. I have not practiced these scales in the last two decades, but I can play them anytime at will because they have been internalized in my system. My piano skill was transformed when I understood the relationship between scales and chords and how they produce harmony through creating tension and release in a piece of music. Knowing the scales well is also important when it comes to improvisation. You will be able to incorporate runs and fills easily in songs.

For beginners, learn the C scale well. For intermediate and advanced players, pick a new scale to work on every month. By the end of the year, you would know the 12 major scales very well. This will certainly be a great help to you when you play songs in different keys. There is a non-traditional way of practicing the scales. You do not need to worry about the fingering.

Play the scale up and down in an even tempo with middle finger. 1. As you play, look at the piano keys and visually focus on each note that you play. 2. Say the numbers out loud as you move along: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1. 3.

If you are playing the C scale, C=1, D=2, E=3, F=4, G=5, A=6, B=7. The purpose is to train your mind to think in tone NUMBERS. This will greatly help you to spot color tones to beautify your piano playing. Do this as a warm-up exercise for about two or three minutes. Play the tones slowly and evenly. As you do this in different keys, note the number of black keys that are being used for different keys.

Dont drag this process out into a boring drill. Enjoy the fun of practising.

G o to the piano and play the major scale of different keys and listen to the sounds. C HORDS ARE BUILT FROM SCALE TONES A CHORD is formed when 3 or more tones are sounded together. Chords in the most basic forms are called TRIADS. T here are major and minor triads. 1. 1.

A triad is formed by skipping every other tone. 2. The tones are numbered in odd numbers. 3. Tone 1 is called the ROOT note. 4.

The difference between a major and a minor triad is in the 3rd tone.

T he 7 Diatonic Chords are : C Dm Em F G Am Bdim The name of the chord is called by its Root name. - the C Chord has the Root C note, so it is called C Chord. - the Dm Chord has the Root D note, so it is called Dm Chord - the Em Chord has the Root E note, so it is called Em Chord. - the F Chord has the Root F note, so it is called F Chord. - the Am Chord has the Root A note, so it is called Am Chord. - the B dim Chord ahs the Root B note, so it is called B dim Chord. - the B dim Chord ahs the Root B note, so it is called B dim Chord.

T he 7 Diatonic Chords in Roman Numerals : 1. 3 major chords: I IV V 2. 3 minor chords ii iii vi 3. 1 diminished chord vii dim. Roman numerals indicate the types of chords used.

E ach triad is built by using each of the 7 scale tones as the root note. E ach triad is built by using each of the 7 scale tones as the root note.Next page