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Why The Number System Is So Important

by Jermaine Griggs · 4 comments

in Scales,Theory

numbergame-small.jpgI find it surprising the number of musicians who don’t understand or haven’t mastered the number system.

It is one of the single, most important elements of playing by ear.

On a grander level, it allows musicians to speak on a “universal level.” We can describe what we’re doing in a song without relying solely on letters. It’s not, “D minor to G dominant 7 to C major 7″ anymore. Now it’s, “2-5-1″ in C!

A simple tool from a dedicated student that’ll help you with the number system

by Jermaine Griggs · 6 comments

in Piano,Theory

Thanks to Miriam Tierno for making this “Number System” chart. She wanted me to pass this on to other members.

If you’re not familiar with the importance of the number system, see this report.

Reintroducing the best FREE 4 videos I’ve ever put out (and MORE)…

by Jermaine Griggs · 103 comments

in Chords & Progressions,Ear-Training,Playing By Ear,Playing songs,Theory

Happy New Year!

Yup, it’s been that long since I’ve written in my blog… but for good reason…

You’ll probably remember I promised I’d go on vacation after the launch of my latest 12-disc “Musician Transformation” & Gospel Music Training Center launch in December 2009 (which sold out, btw).

But that’s not the only reason I’ve been gone…

Numbers rule the world of music. Here’s how to really use them in chord patterns to learn all 12 keys

by Jermaine Griggs · 26 comments

in Theory,Transposing Keys

After last week’s e-mail, I received a host of replies. Here’s one that I think will really help you (VERY IMPORTANT STRATEGIES).

***Comment From Kelly W.***

Hi Jermaine,

Thanks for sending such an informative e-mail. I feel like you give so much through your website, blog, and e-mails (maybe too much). Do you ever sleep?

Well, here’s another e-mail to add to your insomnia. :-)

You mentioned the number system and how it is key when it comes to

This Musician “GETS” It…

by Jermaine Griggs · 5 comments

in Playing By Ear,Theory

In reading through some of my recent e-mails, I found a message from someone who REALLY gets it.

***Comment From A Reader Who GETS IT***

Jermaine, doc, where have you been all my life? Since I purchased your GospelKeys 202 and have been reading through your online blog lessons and resources, they have really opened my mind up to the whole world of…

[VIDEO] The KEY to getting to the next level in your piano playing (FREE link to 28-pg report included)…

by Jermaine Griggs · 15 comments

in Scales

4 tips for getting to the next level

by Jermaine Griggs · 7 comments

in Playing By Ear

In this post, I reveal 4 ways to take your playing to the next level. Unlike my last post, this one isn’t just for beginners. Experienced musicians can use these techniques to skyrocket their skills too…