Sharps and Flats
July 4, 2011 1 CommentThis is another music fundamentals lesson. Learn everything you need to know about these two brothers of music – the sharp and the flat!
Music Theory
7th Chord Theory
July 8, 2011 2 CommentsIt’s time for another theory lesson to understand the workings of those 7th chords!
7th Chords in a Key
July 8, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re going to learn what 7th chords belong in a key. This is essential for any potential songwriters out there and is critical for a better understanding of music.
7th Sus Chord Theory
July 8, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got another theory lesson for you guys, this time we’re going to take a deeper look into sus 7th chords.
Where Chords Come From
July 8, 2011 1 CommentTime to learn the secret behind chords – where they come from, what notes make them up, and how we can figure out our own.
Using a Capo to Change Keys
July 9, 2011 No CommentsLearn how to use a capo to change the key of the song. This technique will require a bit of thinking, but we’ll break it down for you!
Intro to Diminished Chords
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNo chord gets a worse wrap then the diminished chord. We’ll teach you how to play them and hopefully you’ll walk away with a little more respect for the diminished chord!
Hoobastank Style I vi IV V riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsThe I vi IV V chord progression is one of the all time classics, and has limitless applications. We’ve got a killer Hoobastank riff today to show off a little of what this progression can do.
Theory Made Easy: Key of G
July 17, 2011 1 CommentPlain and simple, understanding keys will let you understand how 90% of music is put together, and the key of G might be the king of them all.
Theory Made Easy: Key of C
July 17, 2011 No CommentsTime to jump into the fun world of keys! Keys are ridiculously important and are everywhere you look. Prepare to get mind melted!
Music’s Code: The Major Scale Formula
July 17, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve said it before, but music theory just might be the most important thing you need to become a great musician. Master it and there’s nothing you can’t do.
Minor Key Theory
July 25, 2011 1 CommentUnderstanding minor keys will help you to create sad, dark, beautiful, heavy, or metal songs. There’s so much you can do with minor keys so let’s go!
Key of C 7th Chords
July 25, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re going to apply 7th chords to the key of C. Once you have a good grasp of this concept, you’ll be to write and create some smooth, jazzy songs.
Sus Chord Theory
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re peeling back the onion and looking at the theory behind sus chords. After this lesson you’ll understand how they work and be able to create you own sus chords!
T and L Shape Theory
July 26, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll be visiting and old topic but looking deeper into the theory behind the T and L shapes. Now we’ll understand the why, not just the how.
How to Use a Capo to Change Keys
July 26, 2011 1 CommentThe capo is a super handy tool to let us change keys of the fly. In this lesson, we’ll show you how.
Intro to Inversions
July 28, 2011 No CommentsWelcome to the world of inversions! By taking chords we know and changing the lowest notes, we can get a host of new sounds! We’ll show you how it works.
Modal Keys
August 2, 2011 No CommentsNow that we understand the basics behind modes, we’re going to see how we can create modal keys in order to write and understand music on a new level.
Modes From A Scale
August 2, 2011 No CommentsWelcome to the world of modes! Don’t be scared though, we’ll break down this traditionally intimidating topic and make it super easy to grasp.
Advanced Classic Rock Harmony – Parallel Minor
August 12, 2011 1 CommentWe’re looking at some advanced harmony concepts in today’s lesson, specifically the use of parallel minor. The Beatles would use this all the time in their progressions, and you can too!