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Kristofer Dahl16th August 2024Thanks Chris - I use diatonic thinking all the time when soloing (ie with arpeggios) or writing chord progressions and riffs! 👌
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Welcome to the "Diatonic Chords" theory lesson. This is the fourth lesson in a new series introducing music theory. Here we look at how chords within a key a constructed, using previously covered concepts like diatonic pitches, scale degrees, and triads. In this lesson we focus on the development and pattern of chords within in a key. One very practical application of this concept is being able to determine the key of a song simply by looking at the chord pattern. This application will be the topic of the next lesson. here, we explore the underlying concepts.
Tone-wise I am using the middle position pickup selection (neck and bridge) on my Tele. I am using a simulated Fender-style amp with a little spring to get a basic clean-ish tone.
Concepts covered:
Diatonic Chords Defined
Diatonic Chords in relation to diatonic pitches, scale degree and basic triads
Tonal Music and terminology
Spelling diatonic chords (in C Major)
The Diatonic Chord Pattern (in Major keys)
Play-along in multiple keys to support concept
Gear: Tele(neck pickup)>Tascam 4X4HR>Pro Tools>AmpliTube 5(American Amp 1)
Scales: A key concept of this lesson is that all of the diatonic chords in a key are based off of the scale related to that key. For example, if we are playing in C Major then all of the diatonic chords will be built from the C Major scale notes (C, D, E, F, G, A, B)
C MAJOR SCALE (all diatonic pitches used to create chords in C MAJOR)
From this course:
- The Major ScaleLEVEL 1An introduction to music theory and the most fundamental scale.
- The Minor ScaleLEVEL 1More introduction to music theory and the minor scale.
- Major and Minor TriadsLEVEL 1How to build major and minor chords from the ground up.
- What Key Am I Playing In?LEVEL 3A practical guide to using diatonic chord knowlege to determine the song's key.
- Chord InversionsLEVEL 2An introduction to building inverted chords.
- Adding Color to ChordsLEVEL 3An introduction to chord colors.
- Diatonic 7th ChordsLEVEL 1Spice Up Your Chords: Unlocking Richer Sounds with 7ths!
- The 4-3 SuspensionLEVEL 1A classic sound that can add new dimension to your rhythm playing.
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Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
