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Mastering Major Keys - Amaj

Added 2018-02-02 21:44:11 +0000 UTC

Hello friends,

and welcome to session #1 of a seven part series breaking down the notes and chords in your natural major keys. In this lesson I'll be showing you how the A major scale can be converted to "chordal form" as we learn common positions of the Amaj, Bm, C#m, Dmaj, Emaj, F#m, and G# diminished chords. Let's get started!

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Mastering Major Keys - Amaj

Comments

Thank you. This is the first time I've understood what I'm learning. You are a great teacher!

2023-03-30 16:46:17 +0000 UTC

A guitar teacher suggested learning every other letter of the alphabet A to G, including (wrapping the G back to A). Then, you can recall notes of triads, and 7th cords. And, knowing the root, add sharps or flats as need. Doing that I remembered an elementary school age teacher teaching that on the music staff, the spaces spell FACE, and the lines are Ever, Good, Boy, Does, Fine. Also note: the F of FACE, and F of Fine, wrap, as do the E of FACE, and the E of Every, providing an easy mnemonic for every other letter of the wrapped A to G alphabet.

2021-12-02 16:03:28 +0000 UTC

Yes, great question. A major key can be made minor by flattening the 3rd, 6th, and 7th notes of the major scale. That will result in a natural minor scale. There is a thing called relatives too, the C major scale will have the same notes as the A minor scale.

2019-09-02 18:53:25 +0000 UTC

What happens when the key is the minot version. Like do the chords and notes change if I want to play in the key of A minor?

2019-04-23 13:22:26 +0000 UTC

Holy shit i think i actually understood all of this for once.

2018-04-28 01:22:25 +0000 UTC

Always a pleasure Dave! Have a great week of progress.

2018-03-06 18:09:42 +0000 UTC

Hey Jim, Glad you’re digging these tutorials! Yes, you can definitely come across tunes without the 1 chord present and I will be doing a follow up series on minor keys for sure!

2018-03-06 18:06:15 +0000 UTC

Hi Rob, I’ve really enjoyed lessons in the major keys. Are you planning another series for the minor scales? I really enjoy these types of lessons. I was reading that typically you always have the 1 chord from the scale you’re using. Could you do like a 6.2.3?

2018-03-06 02:45:22 +0000 UTC

Brilliant, thanks so much!

2018-03-04 15:32:34 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much Buddy. Sometimes I take a step back and look at all the lessons I’ve done... I am feeling a sense of pride in the body of work. There’s so much more I want to add, but definitely feel like I’m on the cusp of creating a special learning experience. Glad you’re still enjoying my work. Expect more course based curriculum in the days ahead!

2018-02-15 17:57:49 +0000 UTC

Thanks Geoffrey, my goal is to provide something that has real value, but have enough patrons that I can keep it super cheap. Glad you’re happy with my content!

2018-02-15 17:55:16 +0000 UTC

That 1,3,5 is a common R&B and Americana progression. It’s been used in The Weight by The Band and also “Crazy Love.” By Van Morrison. Other common progressions include: 2561 - Jazz 1564 - Pop/gospel 1251 - Country, Traditional Mexican Music. A personal favorite of mine especially when you through in a minor 4 chord.

2018-02-15 17:53:00 +0000 UTC

Rob, I'm going through each of these Mastering Major Keys lessons. For awhile now, I've been documenting chord progressions when I see something new. This lesson and the comments had me thinking in more general terms. For example, from your A Major lesson, I jotted these down: 1,4,5 (Blues) 2,5,1 (Jazz) 1,3,4 (????) 1,6,4,5 (Pop) Do you have a more complete list you can share? -Pete

2018-02-15 16:11:42 +0000 UTC

Thank you. Your lessons on the "basics" are always great. I'm very happy I am a tipper to this. For little money we get a lot. Another satisfied customer from Australia.

2018-02-11 01:04:18 +0000 UTC

This is really some great stuff Rob. You should be super proud, this is amazing training! Buddy

2018-02-09 15:52:53 +0000 UTC

Fantastic Rob !! I came back to guitar after 40 years and searched YouTub extensively and came to your channel. Your passion to share is incredible. Your presentation is wonderful and I look forward to each session.. BTW.. would you mind doing some James Taylor... Carolina in my mind, Copperline and September grass ??

2018-02-09 13:44:14 +0000 UTC

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