Saturday, April 17, 2021

Song Memory Trick for Chord Progressions

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One of the scary-est things of playing in a band is when you're not suppose to look at your music sheet much..... BUT you have trouble remembering which order the chords come in.  Especially when the same chords are 
often MIXED AROUND for the chorus!  Argggh! ....
SO:

How can you memorize chord progressions for playing worship songs so you don't depend on a music sheet in front of you?  
TRY THIS:   COMMON NOTE METHOD
 
Often there is ONE note that passes to the next chord. That's means... It's the SAME note in both those chords.
That is why major 7 and 6 chords are often lovely tools-- They add an "odd" note which becomes the "usual" note of the new chord.. 
 
So it helps to look for that pattern. LOOK AT PHOTO & see COMMON notes: 
 C G D is common progression. 
 
C has a G on top that we then go to that chord; 
G has a D on top that we then go to that chord with its A on top.. 

 
The 4th chord is often F (with an A) or A (ditto) or tone change to Bm7 (A)... 
 
Works for some of us, including in songwriting ideas. 
 
 
 
 
 
(Remember concept that Eb = D# so it's fun to play chords Eb to D#, or A major to F#m with common A note.)

Much joy to you in growing your music! - DdO:)
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