music theory for songwriter


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Music Theory for Songwriters: Many songwriters have questions about chords and how they flow. This site helps to unlock the mysteries of music theory.
Part One - Scales, Note Numbers, Roman Numerals
Part Two - I, IV, and V chords, Keys, Chords in D
Part Three - ii, iii, and vi chords, The Simple Map
Part Four - Chord Variations, Complex Chords
Part Five - Secondary Chords and The Big Map
Chord Charts and Maps - All 12 Maps plus 24 pages
of keyboard chord diagrams.
Part Six - Major Scales - I
Part Seven - Major Scales - II
Part Eight - Major Scales - III
Part Nine - The Circle Of Fifths
1st Steps in Keyboard - Keyboard Basics
Part Ten - Understanding Modes
Part Eleven - Minor Keys - I
Part Twelve - Minor Keys - II ...

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