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Offline MemphisKeys

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Im Having Trouble
« on: August 13, 2009, 05:30:21 AM »
Hey LGM fam... I know alot of chords in every key but i don't know how to use them in a groove or movement i just play around with them all time...
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Re: Im Having Trouble
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2009, 08:30:08 AM »
Hey LGM fam... I know alot of chords in every key but i don't know how to use them in a groove or movement i just play around with them all time...

You first need to get a pattern for your chords. If you are familiar with theory, then u already know the music zip code: (7)-3-6-2-5-1-(4)

For a nice & simple groove, just make up a 3 or 4 chord pattern that sticks close to the zip code above, and loop it. For example:

time count in []

[1,2] 4
[3] 3
[4] #5
[1,2] 6
[3] 5
[4] 1
(repeat)

Pick a key and play around with the bass notes. Once u can play the bass good with that rhythm, then add in some chords. Here's an example in C:

Key C LH/RH

F / A-C-E
E / G#-C-D-G
G# /
A / G-C-E
G / F-Bb-D
C / E-Bb-D
(repeat)

That's all u gotta do man. Once u get good at theory, u will be able to come up with your own chord patterns. The bass notes will get u there, and the chords are an added bonus to make the progression complete.
Real musicians play in every key!!!
Music Theory, da numbers work!
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