This little booklet is power packed an organized by the following chapters:
A. Where Chords Come From B. Variations on the three Chord Types 1. Major Chord Variations 2. Minor Chord Variations 3. Seventh Chord Variations C. Voicing D. Special Cases Slash Chords Augmented and Diminished Chords E. Inversions F. Jazz Voicings
So, in the beginning the three basic chord types are discussed.
Major = 1 3 5 (C E G)
Minor = 1 b3 5 ( C Eb G)
Seventh = 1 3 5 b7 (C E G Bb)
The most common variations on the three chord types:
Cmaj7 = C E G B
C6 = C E G A
Cmaj9 = C E G B D
C6/9 = C E G A D
All chords contain 1 3 5, the basic major chord and five note chords can be
handled by spreading the notes between both hands. Usually the left hand gets
the root (1) with an optional addition of the 5 or the 7. You can eliminate non-
essential notes in the chord (usually 5, perhaps 1).
The most common variations on the minor chord:
Cm7 = C Eb G Bb
Cm9 = C Eb G Bb D
Cm6 = C Eb G A
Cm maj7 = C Eb G B
All the above chords contain 1 b3 5, the basic minor chord.
The latter two examples (Cm6 and Cm maj7) would work best in songs in minor
keys where the chord is tonic. In other words Cm6 works best as a substitution for the Cm chord in the key of C minor. The minor major seventh could be used in the same situation. However, it is very dissonant and should be used with care.
The most common variations on the seventh chord:
C9 = C E G Bb D
Caug7 = C E G# Bb
C7-9 = C E G Bb Db
C7+9 = C E G Bb D#
Csus4 (7) = C F G Bb
C11 = C E G Bb D F
All these chords are possible substitutions for the plain sounding seventh chord, although not every alternativeworks in all situations.Experiment with this.Note that all the chords in this group contain the flat seven (b). An understanding of these C7 chord types will leadto mastery of the corresponding chords in other keys. Figure them out, write them down, practice them and memorize them.
Exercises on C Am Dm G7
This simple four-chord progression contains major, minor, and seventh chords. It makes a wonderful basis for an exercise with the chord substitutions. Practice using all the substitutions we have learned in this pattern until your hands are familiar with the chords and your ears are familiar with how they sound.
A lovely moment at the Grammys for me was hearing Adele belt out, one of my favorite songs,
Rolling In The Deep. I like her, plus her communication I saw on an interview. I just had a very brief moment this a.m. to walk through the music myself. Next time, I'll have it memorized. It's pretty simple to play. It's a fast, peppy song filled with power chords. It was nice to have Adele back with us after taking some time off for vocal surgery. I have not posted about Whitney Houston yet but I plan to after her memorial service, with respect for her family. As many of you know, she was one my favorite artists, along with the rest of the world! We all thought of her and felt very sad. WE will always love you Whitney... more later.
CmGm
There's a fire starting in my heart,
BbGmBb
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark
CmGm
Finally, I can see you crystal clear.
BbGmBb
Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare.
CmGm
See how I leave, with every piece of you
BbGmBb
Don't underestimate the things that I will do.
CmGm
There's a fire starting in my heart,
BbGmBb
Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark
AbBbGm
The scars of your love, remind me of us.
Ab
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
BbGm
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
G
I can't help feeling...
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
AbRolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
AbBb
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
CmGm
Baby I have no story to be told,
BbGmBb
But I've heard one of you and I'm gonna make your head burn.
CmGm
Think of me in the depths of your despair.
BbGmBb
Making a home down there, as mine sure won't be shared.
AbBbGm
The scars of your love, remind me of us.
Ab
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
BbGm
The scars of your love, they leave me breathless
G
I can't help feeling...
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
Ab
Rolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
Ab
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
BbAbBb
We could have had it all
CmBb
Rolling in the Deep
Ab
Your had my heart Inside of your hand
Bb
And you played it To the beat
Cm
Throw yourself through ever open door (Whoa)
Count your blessings to find what look for (Whoa-uh)
Turn my sorrow into treasured gold (Whoa)
And pay me back in kind- You reap just what you sow.
CmBb
(I wish you... Never had met me)
Ab
We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall... Rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
We could have had it all yeah ( I wish you... never had met me)
Ab
It all. (Tears are gonna fall)
Bb
It all, It all (Rolling in the deep)
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
Ab
Rolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
Ab
And you played it... (Tears are gonna fall)... To the beat (Rolling in the deep)
CmBb
We could have had it all... (I wish you, never had met me)...
Ab
Rolling in the Deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)
BbCmBb
Your had my heart... (I wish you)... Inside of your hand (Never had met me)
Ab
But you played it
You played it.
You played it.
BbCm
You played it to the beat.
Adele dominated the grammys with 6 wins, so talented!
Music Chords
In music, a powerchord Play (also fifth chord) is a chord consisting of only the root note of the chord and the fifth interval, usually played on electric guitar ... Power chords are often performed within a single octave, as this results
in the closest matching of overtones. Octave doubling is sometimes done
in power chords. Power chords are often pitched
in a middle register. If they are too low, they tend to sound unclear
and boomy. When played too high they lack depth and power.
Do you have a favorite Adele song? I like this one. A great music software to help you stay on track with this driving beat song is Back Pocket Band Software. I own it and how I wish I had used it on this particular song for demonstration.
Here's what it does:
* It gives you access to over 350 real-sounding backing tracks.
* Practice and live performance files are played in all 12 keys.
* You can choose between multiple speeds: slow, medium, and fast.
* 3 different sections, 9 styles of music, & drums-only option.
* Instant streaming playback and automatic downloading to your system for burning to cd, transfer to ipod, and editing.
* And much more...
Have fun playing Rolling In The Deep. If you like to play Coldplay, with that driving bass line, you'll enjoy this!
Best,
LadyD
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King
I love teaching beginners, young children, and adults. I offer piano lessons for ages 3-103 and all levels from primer to advanced. We have a blast with piano games, playing duets, learning songs and theory.
I offer private and group lessons. I am a WunderKeys piano teacher for preschoolers, 3-years-old to Kindergarten. We have 2 recitals, Fall and Spring.
Thank You!
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Billie
“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” – Billie Holiday
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