Minor 6 chords
Minor 6 chords are one of my favorite chords in all of music. Where are they used? 1) They are used in minor keys as the i chord. The famous song “Summertime” by George Gershwin is a good example of a song you can use…
Should I get a music degree?
When someone asks, “Should I get a Music Degree?”, 95% of the time I say “No.” The other 5% of the ones I say yes to are those obsessed with music, want to do nothing else, and most specifically those seeking a job in academia….
Transcribing and Ear Training
One of the best ways to train your ears is to transcribe music from recordings. However, it is not enough to tell someone to “transcribe”, there’s in fact a way to transcribe that you will get more out of than if you just do it…
Pentatonic Scales-How are they used?
Using Pentatonic Scales We will discuss the usage of the pentatonic scale and how to properly apply it for the correct effect What is a PENTATONIC SCALE? A pentatonic scale is a FIVE note scale. “Penta” meaning five. A major Pentatonic Scale consists of the…