![]() No – nothing changes for transposing instruments. If I want to transcribe songs in the key of C minor, does that mean I have to play them in D minor on my instrument? “I play a transposing instrument that’s in Bb (trumpet). I only call it ‘Fixed Key Learning’ because 99% of the music you hear everyday is diatonic (it’s written within one key) – so most of the time we’re transcribing songs within one key – C minor / Eb major. So the Fixed Key Method really means ‘line EVERYTHING up from C – scales, chords, voicings – and learn things from C first’. There’s a lot of overlap between what goes on in C minor scale, and what goes on in C Harmonic minor, C Dorian, C Phrygian, C Mixolydian, and more. – Common chord progressions, Bass line shapes, and more. – The sound of Tonal Colors (will still apply to other scales that share the same scale degrees) – Common melodic shapes (you’ll still encounter many of the same shapes in other scales) Transcribe and compose in new scales lined up from C first.Ī lot of the things you learn in C minor scale will get carried over to the modes, and other types of scale. When it’s time to learn about the modes and other scales – you should line all modes up from C (C Dorian, C Phrygian, C Lydian, etc). The bigger picture to the Fixed Key Method is that we’re lining everything up from C. “What about music that’s written in the modes, or other types of scale?” It’s an additional step, but it’s well worth it for the clarity you’ll get. This often means you’ll have to transpose new concepts into your one key. When you compose, compose in your one key (or at least start in your one key – you can always modulate or venture out of key).Īnd when you learn new music theory (chord progressions, techniques, etc) – learn them in your one key. I want you to listen to all music as though it’s in your one key – so that you end up transcribing songs in that key. ![]() My Fixed Key Method is for three main things: ear training, composition and learning theory. ![]() No – you can continue playing some music in other keys – with your band, choir, or playing from sheet music in a book. “Do I have to stop playing my repertoire in other keys?” I know that everybody has different tastes and likes to play different kinds of tunes, yet these iconic songs on the list picked from different genres and styles offer many excellent parts for everybody.Įither playing with some friends and jamming around, playing to your family to sing along together, or just playing for yourself to have fun, you can choose any of these easy yet fun songs to play from the list.Can’t wait? Click here to watch video 2 now! ![]() There are thousands of great guitar songs to play and have fun with. You will need to tune your guitar to Drop D to play this tune. Later the song gives way to power chords and solos if you want to take your chances with them. It is played with triad chords, palm mutes, as well as single notes. The tune is very enjoyable to play with its funky verse riffs. The rap-metal style tune with funky guitars, provocative lyrics, and gritty sound is a great song to learn for any guitarist. Wake Up by the American rock band Rage Against The Machine is a killer rock tune with revolutionary guitar parts played by one of the most innovative guitarists ever, Tom Morello. Many might know this tune from the scenes of one of the greatest movies ever, The Matrix. ![]()
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