Multimedia Bass Lessons
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Make a close inspection of the Cycle of 5ths chart by
clicking
on the image to the left. Try to pick up on the "Relative
Minor" aspect of each key signature. Notice how the number of Sharps or Flats increases depending on which direction of the cycle you are moving. Also, we say "G#" instead of "Ab" and "C#" instead of "Db", don't we! But you can see how the Key signatures follow the pattern, which is the basic scale theory. Analyze the sound clip that I attached to the Cycle of 5ths graphic. I tried to think of a pattern that would demonstrate an arpeggio of major up and minor down. I ran it in all twelve keys in an attempt to follow the charts clicking around the cycle like a clock. What you get is a real human interpretation of that cycle. |
