We have covered major and minor scales, also studied the relationship between both. But each note in a scale has its own importance and a certain name. That name is referred to as scale degree which implies the role of that…
The key of G and E minor
The second key we study in music theory after the key of C is the key of G. Unlike C, where we have all natural notes, we have one sharp in G that is the F#. And because it has only…
Popular major progressions
Following are some of the popular progressions used in numerous songs. It’s a good practice to memorise these progressions at all times. Also note that these chords can be played in any order and doesn’t necessarily have to be how they…
The key of C
The key of C is usually the first key covered in any music study. It doesn’t have any accidental meaning there are no sharps or flats, only natural notes. Therefore in the key of C, the notes are C D E…
Difference between Major and Minor scales
The three notes that create the distinction between Major (Ionian mode) and Natural Minor (Aeolian mode) scales are 3rd 6th and 7th. One easy way to remember this is that on MAJOR, as the name suggests, we have all the larger…
Cadences
A cadence is a chord progression of at least 2 chords that ends a phrase or section of a piece of music. The easiest way to understand cadences in music is to think of the punctuation you find at pauses and breaks in…