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withCheryl Davis. Key of the Month:.

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withCheryl Davis

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  1. withCheryl Davis

  2. Key of the Month: It is easy to become “lazy” when you play by chords, especially when you use a keyboard with a transpose button. Using the keyboard settings to transpose to a different key can be very helpful in some situations, but it can become easy to rely on it. It simply takes a little discipline over a few months’ time to be able to play in every key without depending on a transpose setting. Many pianists will limit themselves to a few chords that they are comfortable with and, unfortunately, convince themselves that they cannot play in the “harder” keys. The other keys are only difficult if you have not taken the time to practicesufficiently to learn them. If you can learn one, you can learn all 12! If you have become discouraged because you have not kept up with learning a new key each month, do not stop now. Learn this key well, and then continue where you left off next month. It will be well worth your effort. Keep up the good work!

  3. Key of the Month: F major

  4. The Key of F Major The root chord (F major) is formed from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th tones of the F major scale: F, A, C. This is shown below in the root position, 1st inversion, and 2nd inversion, respectively.

  5. The Key of FMajor The 3 primary chords used in the key of F major are based on the 1st, 4th, and 5th tones of the F major scale: F, Bb, C. Root positions of Bb and C are illustrated below. First inversion is formed by placing the root above the 5th tone. Second inversion is formed by placing the 5th tone below the root. Bb major: C major:

  6. The Key of F Major Remember: While you can add more interesting chords to them, most songs can be played in a simple, easy form by using only the 3 primary chords! Practice playing the root (F), 4 chord (Bb), and 5 chord (C) daily until you are comfortable playing in this key. You can bring out the melody of the song easily at any point by choosing the key inversion where the top note is the melody note. Primary Chords F Major Bb Major C Major

  7. The Key of F Major Tip: Minor chords based on the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th tones may frequently be used in a major key. In the key of F, these would be G minor, A minor, and D minor. (A minor chord is formed by lowering the 3rd tone of a major key one half step; the next key to the left, whether black or white.) Try this when you are comfortable with the primary chords of the key of F. F Major Scale Note: F G A Bb C D E F Tone: 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5

  8. Key of the Month: If you are already familiar with all of the material covered in this Mini Lesson but find certain keys easier to play than others, you will still benefit from focusing on one key each month, particularly the keys that you may be less confident in. You will be surprised to find how much easier it is to play in the “hard keys” with diligent practice. Take the challenge! Thank you for checking out this Mini Lesson series. I hope you have found it helpful. Cheryl Davis

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