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[...] , you have most likely found the key of the song! As the song continues, play through the major scale of the key you have selected. Make sure that the major scale (for example: A Major) sounds good [...]

[...] with them!  Also, be sure to try the Church Modes Quiz. Ionian Mode - Also known as the Major Scale Matching Chord = Maj7 Ionian Mode is Spelled 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Ionian Mode can be used to solo [...]

[...] skill for any Guitar Thinker! Practice these two chord shapes while naming the notes of the major scale within. You will notice the order in which the notes are played (after the root note) differs [...]

[...] The second mode of the major scale is the Dorian mode.  In the key of Bb Major, the second mode would be C Dorian.  Shown below: [...]

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[...] example, in the key of A Major: 1  2min7  3min7  4 = A  B-7  C#-7  D   Join the Forum discussion on this post [...]

[...] example above) E Major – 4/5 in this key is A/B G Major – 4/5 in this key is C/D Join the Forum discussion on this post [...]

[...] to the letters.  This Amazing Grace Chord Chart should be a great tool for you! Join the Forum discussion on this post [...]

[...] What is a Major Nine Chord? Ahh.. Chord Construction.  Maj9 contains the following notes of the major scale: 1 3 5 7 9. Notice that this is a [...]

[...] . A 4/5 chord in the key of D Major would be G/A. The enharmonic spelling is an 11 chord (chord construction).  For example: G/A = A G B D A11 = A G B D (leaving out [...] [...]

[...] What is a Major Nine Chord? Ahh.. Chord Construction.  Maj9 contains the following notes of the major scale: 1 3 5 7 9. Notice that this is a [...]

[...] – so by not having a seventh, the six nine chord is very ambiguous and versatile. Chord Construction is such an important skill for any Guitar Thinker! Practice these two chord shapes while [...]

[...] as a Half-Diminished Seventh Chord, it is the chord built on the seventh scale degree in a major key. For example, B Minor Seventh Flat Five is the seventh chord in the key of C Major. For [...]

[...] . The problems arise when players start using this scale to solo while they are in a major key.  And.. Surprise! Most of the tunes we play as popular music guitar players are in major [...]

[...] G/A or A11 A 4/5 chord is the 4th chord in a major key, with the 5th note in the bass. A 4/5 chord in the key of D Major would be G/A. The enharmonic [...]

[...] a playing a major chord.  4th chord?  Major.  6th chord?  Minor!  Diatonic chords in a major key = M m m M M m d How to figure out the melody, signature licks, or solos: This step is a [...]

[...] : What is the “non-diatonic” or (out of key) chord in this song??  Answer: The 3 Major chord that happens during each chorus in the second half of the seventh measure.  A 3 chord is [...]

[...] .  Maj9 contains the following notes of the major scale: 1 3 5 7 9. Notice that this is a major chord that adds the 7th and 9th notes of the scale.  The “Maj” refers to the Major [...]

[...] song is the 1st note of the major scale (this is the case many times) try a playing a major chord.  4th chord?  Major.  6th chord?  Minor!  Diatonic chords in a major key = M m m M M m [...]

[...] = Maj7 Ionian Mode is Spelled 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Ionian Mode can be used to solo over any major chord, or major seventh chord.  For example:  If an AMaj7 chord is played, then one could [...]

[...] shown in the picture above represent two different shapes of the C#-7 chord, both with the root note on the 5th string. A min7 chord is built: 1 b3 5 b7 A C#-7 contains these notes: C#  E  G#  B A [...]

[...] of the major scale within. You will notice the order in which the notes are played (after the root note) differs between the two shapes shown above. How so?   [...]

[...] we play as popular music guitar players are in major keys.  These beginners will find the root note of the song, say it is A (the song being in the key of A Major), and start honking all [...]

[...] shown in the picture above represent two different shapes of the C#-7 chord, both with the root note on the 5th string. A min7 chord is built: 1 b3 5 b7 A C#-7 contains these notes: C#  E  G#  B A [...]

[...] lyrical if he’s working with the changes. Nate: You write songs with very interesting chord progressions. Do you find that it helps you find more interesting melodies while playing? Can you give [...]

[...] you know well.  How about Amazing Grace?!  There are many different harmonizations (chord progressions) to this tune, so I have chosen the simplest changes.  See below, and hum along! [...]

[...] changes.  There is no easy answer there other than excessive repetition and study of common chord progressions of particular styles (example: 2 5 1 key changes in jazz). How to figure out the chord [...]

[...] you know well.  How about Amazing Grace?!  There are many different harmonizations (chord progressions) to this tune, so I have chosen the simplest changes.  See below, and hum along! [...]

[...] minor chords. The first sixteen measures of this tune is “the head,” or the chord progression for the tune’s main melody.  The middle sixteen measures is the solo section, this [...]

[...] of particular styles (example: 2 5 1 key changes in jazz). How to figure out the chord progression: Play one note at a time, following the major scale, and slowly try to identify the root [...]

[...] ? A lot of people assuming that the 2, 3 and 6 chords are minor; like in a diatonic chord progression. However, in the NNS, no chord is minor unless you designate minor with a minus sign after [...]