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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/05%3A_Triads_Chords_Introduction_to_Roman_Numerals
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/03%3A_Minor_Scales_and_Keys/3.01%3A_Minor_Keys_and_ScalesYou may find it helpful to notice that the "relative major" of the Dorian begins one whole step lower. (So, for example, D Dorian has the same key signature as C major.) In fact, the reason that Doria...You may find it helpful to notice that the "relative major" of the Dorian begins one whole step lower. (So, for example, D Dorian has the same key signature as C major.) In fact, the reason that Dorian is so useful in jazz is that it is the scale used for improvising while a ii chord is being played (for example, while a d minor chord is played in the key of C major), a chord which is very common in jazz. (See Beginning Harmonic Analysis for more about how chords are classified within a key.) T…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/01%3A_Pitch_and_Major_Scales_and_Keys/1.10%3A_Enharmonic_SpellingMinor keys also all follow the same pattern, different from the major scale pattern; see Minor Keys.) So whether you start a major scale on an E flat, or start it on a D sharp, you will be following t...Minor keys also all follow the same pattern, different from the major scale pattern; see Minor Keys.) So whether you start a major scale on an E flat, or start it on a D sharp, you will be following the same pattern, playing the same piano keys as you go up the scale. Give an enharmonic name and key signature for the keys given in key signatures yet, pick the easiest enharmonic spelling for the key name, and the easiest enharmonic spelling for every note in the key signature.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/05%3A_Triads_Chords_Introduction_to_Roman_Numerals/5.01%3A_TriadsThe chords in third higher than the root, and the fifth of the chord is written a fifth higher than the root (which is also a third higher than the third of the chord). It does not matter how far the ...The chords in third higher than the root, and the fifth of the chord is written a fifth higher than the root (which is also a third higher than the third of the chord). It does not matter how far the higher notes are from the lowest note, or how many of each note there are (at different octaves or on different instruments); all that matters is which note is lowest. (In fact, one of the notes may not even be written, only implied by the context of the chord in a piece of music.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/01%3A_Pitch_and_Major_Scales_and_Keys/1.03%3A_Introduction_to_the_Piano_KeyboardThe musical alphabet (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) repeats throughout the range of the piano keyboard (Figure 1). Most movements from a line to a space or a space to a line in the music notation result in who...The musical alphabet (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) repeats throughout the range of the piano keyboard (Figure 1). Most movements from a line to a space or a space to a line in the music notation result in whole steps. Movement from C to D on the piano keyboard is a whole step, there is a black key (C# or Db) between the C and D keys (Figure 6): Movement from D to E on the piano keyboard is a whole step, there is a black key (D# or Eb) between the D and E keys (Figure 7):
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/01%3A_Pitch_and_Major_Scales_and_Keys/1.04%3A_Pitch-_Sharp_Flat_and_Natural_NotesA sharp sign means "the note that is one half step higher than the natural note". A flat sign means "the note that is one half step lower than the natural note". Some of the natural notes are only one...A sharp sign means "the note that is one half step higher than the natural note". A flat sign means "the note that is one half step lower than the natural note". Some of the natural notes are only one half step apart, but most of them are a whole step apart. Why not call the note "A natural" instead of "G double sharp"? The answer is that, although A natural and G double sharp are the same pitch, they don't have the same function within a particular chord or a particular key.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/02%3A_Rhythm_and_Meter/2.11%3A_TempoAlso, the same tempo marking can mean quite different things to different composers; if a metronome marking is not available, the performer should use a knowledge of the music's style and genre, and m...Also, the same tempo marking can mean quite different things to different composers; if a metronome marking is not available, the performer should use a knowledge of the music's style and genre, and musical common sense, to decide on the proper tempo. If the tempo of a piece of music suddenly changes into a completely different tempo, there will be a new tempo given, usually marked in the same way (metronome tempo, Italian term, etc.) as the original tempo.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/01%3A_Pitch_and_Major_Scales_and_Keys/1.01%3A_Introduction_to_Pitch_Notation_in_MusicThe lower part of the staff is for lower notes; the higher portion is for higher notes. For the wider range of musical pitches we need a group of musical symbols called “clefs.” Some of the clefs used...The lower part of the staff is for lower notes; the higher portion is for higher notes. For the wider range of musical pitches we need a group of musical symbols called “clefs.” Some of the clefs used in music notation matched the names given to voices: soprano, mezzo soprano, alto, tenor, bass. The left most portion of the clef starts on the F line--4th line from the bottom. This note is called middle C because it is the C that is located in the middle of the piano keyboard.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/02%3A_Rhythm_and_Meter/2.09%3A_Introduction_to_Subdivisions_in_Compound_MetersIntroduction to Subdivisions in Compound Meters Subdivisions in compound meters (6/8, 9/8, 12/8 etc.) generally feature divisions of three eighth notes to each beat or pulse. First perform the followi...Introduction to Subdivisions in Compound Meters Subdivisions in compound meters (6/8, 9/8, 12/8 etc.) generally feature divisions of three eighth notes to each beat or pulse. First perform the following by tapping eighth notes while singing the melody with “Ta” or “La” or playing it on your instrument. If the example above was performed at a slow tempo, eighth note = 60, then subdivisions with 32 nd notes would be quite possible and would help to ensure proper note values.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Music/Music_Theory/Music_Fundamentals_(Ewell_and_Schmidt-Jones)/04%3A_Intervals/4.03%3A_Consonance_and_DissonanceThe interval between two notes is the number of half steps between them, and all intervals have a name that musicians commonly use, like major third (which is 4 half steps), perfect fifth (7 half step...The interval between two notes is the number of half steps between them, and all intervals have a name that musicians commonly use, like major third (which is 4 half steps), perfect fifth (7 half steps), or octave. (See Interval to learn how to determine and name the interval between any two notes.)
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