No practice yesterday. The wife took a tumble down the basement stairs of the building next to us where the laundry machines are, and was rushed to the ER via ambulance, so the house has been in chaos! I did some practicing today, and will do some tonight. I have read Edly's Chapter 15, but need to re-read it before I can discuss it here. I had a hard time concentrating with all of the things going on now that the wife is home.
See Ya Tomorrow!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Practice day & EMT C#15
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Practice day
Been getting back up to speed as of late, but still somewhat behind from where I should have been if it had not been for the interruptions.
Getting a little better at hitting the two strings only, still need to look at the old hands of course for now. Been trying to implement Sarge's suggestions as best as I can so far, working a bit better. It was hard at first, because it was something new, but like the rest, as soon as I get used to it, then it will be just fine. Hopefully I will have a video update this weekend sometime.
Got an email about the chord wheel I ordered, it was on backorder for 1/19/09 shipping, but the shipping date has been moved back to 1/30/09 because of the manufacturer being late on their end of the shipping. No biggie, that was going to be more of a tool used with RHM's chord book, so I am in no real hurry or panic.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
No practice, but EMT C#14 completed...
No practice as of yet today. The wife had to go to the hospital, so my focus is on the child rearing alone so far. When she does get home, (later tonight I hope) I can start to squeeze in what I can, with what time I have left. Maybe after typing this, (whilst spying on the kids at the same time) I can do a bit of practicing in the living room with the kids, who knows.
But I did get a chance to read, and re-read, and re-read again: Edly's Music Theory Chapter 14 "Diatonic Chords and Functions"
This chapter dealt with diatonic sevenths, as well as diatonic triads.
It discussed diatonic chord functions in major keys, the chord families, their triads, and various extensions...
- The tonic (I)
- The dominant (V)
- The V7 Chord
- The subdominant's (IV)
- The supertonic(iim)
- The mediant (iiim( and submediant (vim) The leading tone or subtonic (vii°)
Diatonic chord functions in minor keys were also discussed...
- The mediant
- The dominant
- The Flat VII
There was a few diagrams, as well as a Diatonic seventh chords chart to be filled in. I am getting a little better as we go along in filling out these charts! LOL
Monday, January 12, 2009
Metal Monday
Every Monday participants pick a "Metal" song, and expound on it. Maybe post a vid for it, or some lyrics, or an opinion about it.
Then you simply fill in the box below with the "Direct Link" back to the page where your submission is posted, and there you have it!
Linking is for participants ONLY, all others will be deleted. You can feel free to grab the code, and post it yourself as well.
So here is ours:
Cinderella
"Nobody's Fool"
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