Hey Jude

Hey Jude (original title: The Beatles Again) is a 1970 collection of non-album Beatles singles and B-sides, as well as "I Should Have Known Better" and "Can't Buy Me Love", two singles released by Capitol Records whose only previous American album appearance had been on the A Hard Day's Night soundtrack album which had been released by United Artists Records.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Jude_(album)

English rock band The Beatles that was recorded in 1968. Originally titled "Hey Jules", the ballad was written by Paul McCartney—and credited to Lennon/McCartney—to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce. "Hey Jude" begins with a verse-bridge structure based around McCartney's vocal performance and piano accompaniment; further details are added as the song progresses to distinguish sections. After the fourth verse, the song shifts to a fade-out coda that lasts for more than four minutes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Jude
I have included the Na-Na-Na-Na
part in the chord chart below. Rock on my piano friends!



Thousands of listeners, all being Beatles fans, have downloaded or purchased this very popular song:

http://www.last.fm/music/The+Beatles/_/Hey+Jude

For those who would like to download many of your favorite Beatle songs, musicnotes.com will give you the first page of sheet music for free:

http://www.musicnotes.com/features/artists/beatles/

Hey Jude is in the Key of F. Here's the chord chart:

F F/ACF
C C/GCE
C C/GBbD
F F/ACF
Bb Bb/FBbD
F F/ACF
C C/ACF
* * * * * *
F-E-Eb (r.h. single notes)
Bb Bb/DF
A A/DF
G G/BbDG
F F/BbDG
E E/GCE
C C/GBbE
F F/ACF
* * * * * *
F/ A-C-Eb
C G/ CE- DF- EG-EG-EG FA-GBb
* * * * * *
E-F/ Ab-A/ B-C/ E-F/ Ab-A/ B-C/F end on F chord
* * * * * *
F F/ACF
Eb Eb/GBbEbF
Bb Bb/FBbDF
F F/ACF


Watch this tutorial of Hey Jude. You'll soon be jamming away with the song! Thank you pianojohn for teaching us
Hey Jude in the Key of F with great rhythm, bass walk downs and then cutting loose on the na-na-na-na part for everyone to join in!




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2- 5- 1 Chord Progression

In teaching my students over the years to play by ear and put aside their sheet music, we learn to play chord progressions. It is very important to learn music theory!
"If you listen to music, you've definitely heard a "2-5-1" progression. They are found in just about any type of music --- regardless of style, genre, or rhythmical pattern. It is commonly the series of chords that end a song or phrase. In this chord progression, the 2 chord leads to the 5 chord which in turn, produces a strong pull towards the ending chord (which is usually the 1st major chord of the scale)". For more info on this progression
http://www.learngospelmusic.com/articles/view.php?1gmid=85
Perhaps, yes I think I will post the rest of the article here because I refer to it often to help others.
"Let me start by showing you what chords correspond to each tone of a major scale:
1 tone - Major
2 tone - minor
3 tone - minor
4 tone - Major
5 tone - Major (dominant)
6 tone - minor
7 tone - Half Diminished
To understand the chart above, you must understand that each tone of a major scale has a chord that goes along with it. For example, the following is a C major scale:
(C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- A -- B -- C)
Each tone above has a matching chord. Simply add the endings of the chart above to the scale as shown below:
>C MAJOR< >D MINOR< >E MINOR< >F MAJOR< >G MAJOR / DOM< >A MINOR< >B HALF-DIMINISHED< href="http://www.hearandplay.com/at.cgi/441295">
Learn to Play the Piano By Ear
On page 185, you'll be able to study the 2 5 1 chord progression.
To further understand progressions, lets number each chord:
1 = C Major
2 = D minor
3 = E minor
4 = F Major
5 = G dominant
6 = A minor
7 = B half - diminished
8 = C Major
Now, to create a "2-5-1" chord progression (or any numbered chord progression), simply take the 2, 5, and 1 chord out of the entire series of chords above. That is, we would not use the 3,4, 6, or 7th chord.
The 2 chord is D minor; the 5 chord is G dominant; and the 1 chord is C Major.
Here is the most basic "2-5-1" chord progression:
Dmin --- Gdom --- Cmaj
min = minor
dom = dominant
Maj = major
D minor chord = (D) + (F) + (A)
G dominant chord = (G) + (B) + (D) + (F)
C Major chord = (C) + (E) + (G)
Example: To play a D minor chord simply play all three of the notes shown above at the same time (D+F+A)
If you want to learn Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progressions, and Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression, you'll be stretching your fingers and adding the ninth tone!
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Progressions are just a way to get the harmony to support the melody. In any key if your melody sticks to the key you are in:
I chord will harmonize three notes, V chord will harmonize two additional notes and the IV chord will harmonize the remaining two notes. So the I IV V chords will harmonize every note in a given melody providing it stays in key.
You can replace the 2 chord for the 4 chord. So now we get the 2 5 1. You can expand the one chord if you are sitting on it for a while
and can play different bass notes under to help create motion. That is where we get the 1 3 6 2 5 1.
The 6 chord and the 3 chord fill in for the 1 chord. And the 7 fills in for the 5 chord. The 6 chord can also lead to the 4 chord. All this may seem confusing but it all starts with the one chord, the 5 chord and the 4r chord.
If you just use these three chords you can play with most songs.
When you get more advance you can use the 2 5 1 as a little intro to each new chord you will play. So to introduce the one chord you play 2 5 and then 1. When you want to go to the four chord, you introduce it by playing a 2 5 1 in the key of the 4 chord.
So, if you were in the key of C and you want to go to the F, you introduce the F by playing G min7, C7 and Fmaj (2 5 1)
So, now you have it! 2 5 1 are derived from 4 5 1 and they have over time become embellishments and static chords to rest on to support the melody.
Jermaine Griggs, the founder of Hear and Play, offers a 2 5 1 chord progression lesson here:
http://www.hearandplay.com/sstpky98.html
While you're learning about progressions, why not take the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing on-line musician's community on the net? It's free to join. You'll be greeted by many fellow musicians who are learning to play piano by ear. I sincerely hope you'll join us!
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Music Phrases

Awhile back, I wrote an Ezine Article called "Identify Music Phrases"
http://ezinearticles.com/?Identify-Music_Phrases&id=1144635
Composers usually do not show phrases in their music. Instead, they show how to play notes within phrases, using signs such as SLURS and STACCATOS. It is up to each player to decide how to phrase the music. Signs such as BREATH MARKS or BOWING can help do this.

A slur is a curved line connecting two or more notes, indicating that they are to be played legato. (smoothly)
They are also referred to as "phrase marks".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slur_(music)

Practice playing a scale on the keyboard legato by playing the next note in the scale while releasing the previous one. You must be able to play consecutive notes smoothly in order to properly play notes grouped by a slur. Take a little quiz from Ms. Garrett that she offers on her site:
http://www.musicteacher.com/quiz_ties_slurs001.htm

If you've never glanced at sheet music and have played the piano by ear for awhile, you can feel it in your playing where you want to effectively and effortlessly, play those notes in your song, one right after the other.(as smooth as glass) Here is a good visual of what these phrase marks look like.
http://www.treblis.com/Notation?Phrase.html A phrase is a section in music that express a complete idea. For example, in classical music, phrases are usually symmetrical in length. For music that is written today, a phrase can be any length. The purpose of a phrase mark is to define sections expressing complete ideas.

Another excellent resource describing the fundamentals of music notation can be found here:
http://www.music.msu.edu/musicnotation/index.php?page=slurs
If you have the time and would like to take a look at video instruction on Understanding Musical Phrases, here you go!
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/understanding-phrases-in-music/1946173533

And if you're passionate for the Classics, here's a great video that gives you a sense of slur application in this piano style:



What I find refreshing in this young man Lypur is his words, mini rainbow and chained links in reference to slurs:





I hope you've enjoyed this little blog blurb on Phrases to help you along the way with your dynamics in playing music on the piano or keyboard. Best wishes to you!

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