• 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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    Do You Know The Relationship Between Relative Keys And Related Keys?

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    Learn more about the relationship between relative keys and related keys in this lesson.

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    Do You Know The Three Most Important Chord Types In The Major Key And Why?

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    Find out (in this lesson) what the most important chord types in the major key are.

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    Who Else Wants To Understand How The “1-4” Idea Transposition Works?

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    This lesson on “1-4” idea transposition provides the necessary information on how ideas can be transposed from the 1-chord to the 4-chord in the major key.

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    Ask Dr. Pokey: “What Is Tonal Music?”

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    This introductory lesson on tonal music will show you step-by-step what the concept of key and tonality is all about.

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    Exposed: Four Categories Of Scale Tone Seventh Chords In The Major Key

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    Learn about the categories of scale tone chords in the major key and how chord qualities can be assigned using the knowledge of these categories.

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    Ask Dr. Pokey: “Why Are There 24 Keys In Music?”

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    This lesson provides a detailed explanation on why there are 24 keys in music.

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