Hey guys, thanks for the Chicago lesson. I love the instrumental lessons the most.
I might be mistaken, but the Chicago tabulature shows one sharp in the key signature indicating the key of G but in the theory section, Neil indicates the song is in the key of A, three sharps.
Am I right that the tab key signature designation is incorrect?
Matt
Chicago Lesson Theory / Key Question
Matt,
Great question! I may have neglected to point out a bit of information that is probably in other lessons relating to just this subject. I would like to get help from the members here on this one before I address it.
OK gang, who's got the answer?
Neil
Great question! I may have neglected to point out a bit of information that is probably in other lessons relating to just this subject. I would like to get help from the members here on this one before I address it.
OK gang, who's got the answer?
Neil
Neil et. al.,
I did a little homework and think I might be on to something. A music theory reference on Google Books describes something called "dominant harmony" and that Blues key signatures often are based on the dominant 7th of the tonal center. Maybe because G is the seventh tone of an A scale, for this tune, the Key of G is more appropriate?
Am I on to something?
Matt
I did a little homework and think I might be on to something. A music theory reference on Google Books describes something called "dominant harmony" and that Blues key signatures often are based on the dominant 7th of the tonal center. Maybe because G is the seventh tone of an A scale, for this tune, the Key of G is more appropriate?
Am I on to something?
Matt
Abilio, thanks for the help. A Dorian makes sense, and I am sure there is more to it as well. Thanks to Neil and this site I have gained an appreciation for the theory side of music. With continued study and lots of practice of course, I am hoping that this new understanding improves my playing.
Thanks all.
Thanks all.