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4 Chords 1-5-6-4 Chord Progression Image

2012-03-03T10:35:00.004-08:00

Circle - Triangle - Square - Cross or 1-5-6-4 with C=1. I would consider this the ultimate Chord Progression for writing a Pop Song. Although it's not rocket science - I consider this image as my gift to the world.
Enjoy!

Jill Scott's Golden - Picture Chords

2012-02-05T02:41:00.000-08:00

Jill Scott's Golden - Picture Chords

Enjoy!

Pentatonic Art Work

2012-01-01T04:42:00.001-08:00

This image was inspired by the minor pentatonic scale. I wonder if this image could make sense to someone else without any further explanation?
Click the image to see a larger version.

Vocal Warm Up to Improve Accuracy, Breathing and Confidence

2011-12-11T00:27:00.000-08:00

This is not too fast and not too high - made for those who need to get the foundations in place before moving on to more callenging tasks.

Lip Trill Vocal Warm Up

2011-12-11T00:21:00.000-08:00

A Lip Trill is like singing at the same time as blowing as rasberry sound. This is helpful for new singers who are overly self-concious or worried about the tone quality of their voice. By doing this "silly" sound everyone in the room is on a level playing field.

Variation of a 12 Bar Blues

2011-11-07T13:53:00.001-08:00

Here is a variation of a 12 Bar Blues.

12 Bar Blues Pattern in A for Piano

2011-10-21T13:02:00.001-07:00

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12 Bar Blues Pattern in A for Guitar

2011-10-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

A 12 Bar Blues Pattern shown in the key of A with chord diagrams.

12 Bar Blues Pattern

2011-10-17T11:04:00.000-07:00

The 12 Bar Blues pattern that I use with beginner guitarists.

Classic Youtube FL Studio Beats

2011-09-30T11:09:00.000-07:00

These videos were strangley inspired by youtube user/Landmarkmusic. I say strangely because I've been a fan of Ronald Jenkees, Mysto and Pizzi, Ryan Leslie and Mike kalombo for quite some time but was never moved to actually make a beat video until watching some of his. My other explanation for the timing of these videos is that I've near enough covered all of the music theory that I've wanted to so most vids to folllow will be beats or backing tracks -(maybe!).

Riffology Prototype Sheet

2011-08-30T10:35:00.001-07:00

This sheet shows riffs which take place over 4 beats of swung 16th notes.
The notes are taken from the Dorian Mode Scale.
Sometimes the riffs spill into the next bar which is coloured grey.
Notes from the octave below are underlined.

Click the image to see a larger version.

More Common Drum Patterns

2011-08-29T11:32:00.001-07:00

How to Play 10 Green Bottles Sitting On The Wall

2011-08-29T11:29:00.000-07:00

Reggae Trumpet Drill for all the Minor Keys

2011-07-31T10:54:00.000-07:00

Note: If you are unfamiliar with the concept of concert pitch and transposing instruments or do not play a Bb instrument this video will not be helpful. If you do play the trumpet or a Bb instrument? I hope you enjoy it.

Beginner Guitar Lesson Flow Sheet

2011-06-04T23:32:00.000-07:00

This sheet displays the flow of the key activities for my beginner guitar course. After learning a new chord then some time is spent perfecting a chord progression to a short piece or song before moving on to the next chord shape.

Click the image to enlarge and print.

2-5-1-4 Chord Progression in G with Passing Chord

2011-05-21T01:29:00.001-07:00

This progression introduces an inverted G Chord or Ghord over a B Bass.

Stand By Me Chord Progression in G

2011-05-20T22:46:00.000-07:00

By playing this Chord progression in the key of G you can avoid using bar chords but this barrier has to be broken in order to achieve more freedom and enjoyment on the guitar. It's all about practice!!

Reading Notation - Some Common Drum Patterns on a Bass Clef

2011-05-02T03:43:00.001-07:00

Student Piece - Happy Blues and Boogie

2011-04-25T00:52:00.000-07:00

4000 Subscribers on Youtube!

2011-02-24T06:44:00.000-08:00

A Mike Kalombo style beat.
This progression reaches outside of the usual diatonic chrods to create a nice soulful sound. when I was first introduced to Mike Kalombo this type of sound is what kept me watching.

If I Were A Boy Chord Progression

2011-01-17T10:52:00.000-08:00

6-4-1-5 chord progression using easy guitar chords (Em-C-G-D).
The progression is shown on a circle of fifths diagram.

Major Scale Finger Patterns for Piano Keyboard

2010-12-28T04:16:00.001-08:00

Here is a sheet that shows the Right Hand finger patterns for playing the Major scale in every key on the Piano/Keyboard.

Double click the image for a larger version then right click & save as to download for printing.

Enjoy!

(Note: This was created using open-office presentation software)

Silient Night Chord Progression using Primary Chords

2010-12-05T05:25:00.001-08:00

Here is a Chord Progression for Silent Night that only uses Primary Chords from the key of "C".

If you want to print this? First click the image and then right click to save file.

Three Guitar Pieces/Studies

2010-11-22T13:28:00.000-08:00

Here are three guitar pieces/studies for beginners. These can all be played using "open chords" which are perfect for beginners.

Some Drumming Rudiments

2010-11-07T01:11:00.000-07:00

I selected these for my drum students who are taking the rock school qualification.
My favourite site for learning rudiments is here.

Click the image to enlarge.
More info on rudiments can be found here.

Two Folk Chord Progressions

2010-11-07T01:06:00.000-07:00

I put these together for my guitar students.

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Circle of Fifths/Fourths Diagram

2010-10-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

I made my own circle of fifths diagram using a combination of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. There are so many already on the web but in this world of copyright it seemed to make sense that I include my own when making videos.

Online Guitar Tuning Tool

2010-10-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

Teaching Samba in the Classroom

2010-10-07T15:33:00.000-07:00

The audio to this video was made with classroom instruments shown in the picture. The piece grows to a climax with additional layers being added between each drum-break. This was my attempt to make the outcome more attainable by creating an example using the same instruments that they have access to.

Pentatonic Scale Bass Vocal Warm Up Exercise

2010-09-04T00:34:00.000-07:00

Piano Lesson Music By Numbers (Classic Melodies)

2010-07-09T02:46:00.001-07:00

Here is a worksheet that shows how to play some classic melodies by following the numbers.

RH=Right Hand. LH=Left Hand. C=1! Have Some Fun.

"Right Click" and "Save As" to your "My Documents" folder so you can print it off.

Pachelbel's Canon Chord Progression

2010-06-28T12:20:00.001-07:00

The chord progression from Pachelbel's Canon has been used as a foundation for many songs and improvisations for years.

This picture below shows the progression in D.

This picture below shows the progression in C.

Click Here for a video of this progression in every key.

Classic Vocal Warm Up (3 Octaves)

2009-12-02T11:10:00.000-08:00

This warm up was requested by several people on youtube.
Download it to your phone or PC!

Bass Guitar Arpeggio Shapes Animation

2009-11-04T04:21:00.000-08:00

Click the image to see the animation!

Some Common Rhythms

2009-10-29T01:18:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of some common rhythms.
They're shown on a Bass Clef using different Pitches.
The rhythm goes back to a simple pulse every other bar which should help to keep the other rhythms relative to the pulse.

Jazzy Riffs Collection Vol. 1-3

2009-09-04T14:36:00.000-07:00

Jazzy Riffs Collection Vol. 1-3

Enjoy!

Jazzy Riffs Collection Vol. 1

2009-08-07T03:46:00.000-07:00

This video is a collection of simple jazzy riffs in A minor.
The hope is that you/we get to the stage where you/we can play these in any key.

Common Chord Progressions

2009-07-29T00:59:00.000-07:00

These Chord progressions crop up in songs from all genres.
If you're new to writing music you should give these a listen.

Aural Skills Exercises

2009-07-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

Here is a collection of exercises to help with aural skills

Tools For Vocalists

2009-05-30T03:51:00.000-07:00

Here are some tools for vocalists to use when warming up - Enjoy!