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Kristofer Dahl6th September 2024Thanks Chris - this might be THE most important topic! Great explanations and given the course/context I think this will be the ultimate tool to understand the fretboard.
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Welcome to the "What Key Am I Playing In?" lesson. This is a practical lesson follow-up to the "Diatonic Chords" lesson. This is the fifth lesson in a new series introducing music theory and here we look at how a little diatonic chord knowledge can help you easily figure out the key of most songs. This concept is very handy for both rhythm and lead players alike.
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 gritty tone.
Concepts covered:
Diatonic Chords Review
Tonal Music Review
Tips for Determining the Key
Examples of determining the key
Play-alongs to support concept
Gear: Tele(neck pickup)>Tascam 4X4HR>Pro Tools>AmpliTube 5(American Amp 1)
In this lesson part I review the key concepts of diatonic chords. If you aren't yet comfortable with the concept, go back to the "Diatonic Chords" lesson for more foundational information.
Enjoy!
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.
- Diatonic ChordsLEVEL 1Discover the pattern of how chords are built and determined in a major 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 `-`
