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Everything You Need to Know About the F Major Chord

Can you name a song that starts in F? Bruckner’s Ave Maria, Mozart’s Piano Concerto #19, and Part of Your World from Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid all begin with an F major chord. This lesson provides a complete tutorial and walk-through of the F major key signature, the chords within, and F major chord […]

Everything You Need to Know About the F Major Scale

All musicians practice their major and minor scales. There are twenty-four of them altogether, twelve of which are major and twelve minor. F Major is one of the major scales. The key of F Major is based on the notes of this scale. If you want to play music in the key of F Major, […]

Your Guide to the D Flat Major Scale

I just called to say welcome to the D Flat Major scale. Artists like Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran have used this scale to create sing-a-long hits [1]. They and so many others knew top secret information on putting this scale to work for them. By the end of this post, you will too. Modes […]

An Introduction to the Flat Symbol

It may surprise you to know that not all musicians can read music [1]. In fact, there are a large number of them who play or write with other methods. Music is a universal language and one that people all over the world can communicate in. But despite this, 95% of people can’t read music […]

Everything You Need to Know About the F Minor Scale

Today we’re talking all about the F minor scale. There are actually three different types of minor scales: Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic minor scales. We’ll cover the basic formula for finding the minor scales of any key, as well as the specific notes of each kind of F minor scale. You can also find our […]

Understanding the Theory Behind the D Major Scale

Learning how to play a scale is more than just memorizing notes and where to put your fingers. If you really want to understand scales, you should learn the theory behind them. The D major scale is an important one to know, especially if you play a string instrument like the violin. It has appeared […]

Your Guide to the B Flat Major Scale

What do Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Eric Clapton’s “I Shot the Sheriff,” and Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie,” have in common? They’re all in the key of B flat major [1]. Here, we’re breaking down everything that makes the B flat major scale, from the basic anatomy of the scale to reading the scale on […]

An Introduction to the G Sharp Minor

Minor keys are the shadows to major keys shinier, happier primary colors. They’re an essential component of expressing the full range of human emotions, and not just sadness either [1]. Think of minor keys, chords, and scales as the drop shadows that give dimension and depth to a composition. Like with literature, conflict is necessary […]

What to Know About the Eb Minor Chord

The key of Eb minor may be one of the most commonly used minor keys for many famous composers. It’s no wonder it’s a vital aspect of any new pianist or musicians’ education. Don’t worry, we’ve made it simple for you with this complete introduction to the E flat minor chords that are derived from this […]

An Introduction to the Double Sharp

If you’ve spent some time digging deep into music theory, you may have encountered something unusual: the double sharp. You know what a sharp is, so you’re a little fuzzy on what a double sharp is supposed to be. Or, maybe you don’t know what a sharp is either and you’re just through-and-through confused. Either […]

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