• Chord Analysis: The Eb/C Chord (The C Minor Seventh Chord)

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    Can I take you by the hand and show you, step-by-step, how the C minor seventh chord can be applied?

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    DNA Test: The Star-Spangled Banner (National Anthem Of The United States Of America)

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    We took a section of the star-spangled banner melody to the music laboratory for a DNA test and you can’t believe the outcome.

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    “How Many Keys Are There On The Keyboard?” Don’t Say Twelve, And Here’s Why

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    It’s NOT absolutely correct to say that there are twelve keys on the piano. Find out how many keys there are on the keyboard in this lesson.

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    Give Me 20 Minutes And I’ll Show You 5 Advanced Approaches To The Reharmonization Of The Major Scale

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    In today’s lesson, we’re exploring advanced approaches to the reharmonization of the major scale using cyclical progressions, constant structures, and more.

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    Essential Quartal Triads You Must Know As A Gospel Or Jazz Musician

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    We’re covering everything you need to know about quartal triads and how they can be formed in this lesson.

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    The “What Key Am I In” Game 9

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    It’s time for another edition of “What Key Am I In?” These posts help you to analyze chords and improve your ability to determine the key of a song by what chords are present.

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    The “What Key Am I In” Game 8

    After reviewing older posts on the blog, I’ve decided to bring back the “What Key Am I In” lessons.

    If you understand major scales, the number system, and which chords fall on each tone of the scale (aka – “diatonic chords”), you have what it takes to crack the code.

    But just in case, let’s review…

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