Harmonizing the major scale (the number system)
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Lecture about the foundation of the music we know – the major scale ; its use and why its such a good idea to learn.
Whole thing is almost 30 minutes but ive divided it into three parts, first today – so hang in there;-)
We are “harmonizing” the major scale – building a chord an each step of the scale and numbering them as we move along (this is also known as the “Nashville number system” used by the studio musicians fro writing down songs)
Also an introduction to learning to analyze the most common chords and progressions in songs, so we can learn tunes faster and transpose them easily too .
For further written explanation revisit this lesson on playing bass lines over triads
MrBa1100nHands said,
May 23, 2011 @ 6:03 pm
I’m having a problem trying to figure out the fingering of the triads. I know where to put my fingers for the root and third, but not the fifth.
zegie said,
July 8, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
This is exactly what I wanted to know. The KEY to open the bass doors and presented so clearly. Thank you… thank you… thank you!!
Alex31 said,
June 16, 2010 @ 9:05 pm
Here’s a list of other chords that you can find:
http://www.blues4kids.com/music_lessons/html/bass_lessons/voicing_chords2.htm
mazrocks said,
May 24, 2010 @ 2:08 am
I have been searching hi and low for a resource like this. More or less clear and concise, no fluff just facts. I love it!
JeffB said,
May 14, 2010 @ 5:51 am
I get it, that was the very best way Ive seen it explained, thanks a million for that.
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October 28, 2011 @ 2:06 pm
This is really great, thankyou so much. How did you become so fluent in all of this?