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Here is an appendix for the book, with theoretical info that's made relevant to the classical guitar: click here
The book is centered on practicing foundational harmonic progressions (triads and The Rule of the Octave) and getting a feel for how certain keys can create vivid moods and emotions in pieces. Here are some resources to help you practice harmony:
Videos of triads from Fundamental Harmony: click
Here is a video that describes the Rule of the Octave: click
Pieces that were composed using the quotes as a guide (also below): click
How to use the book:
In a nutshell: I'd suggest taking some time to simply practice the triads and then trying to identify any triads/chords that you find in pieces. Becoming fluent with triads and their inversions is a really helpful step for opening up the realm of harmony. I suggest the following:
1) Play the triads and say the individual note names
2) Play the triads and say the chord name and inversion (for example, C Major in root position, etc.)
If you don't find these resources helpful, then I'm more than happy to provide extra resources for you that can help you with any specific question you have.
I'd also appreciate any feedback you have that could help me improve the book. What would you find most helpful that I could add to the book?
Here is an appendix for the book, with theoretical info that's made relevant to the classical guitar: click here
The book is centered on practicing foundational harmonic progressions (triads and The Rule of the Octave) and getting a feel for how certain keys can create vivid moods and emotions in pieces. Here are some resources to help you practice harmony:
Videos of triads from Fundamental Harmony: click
Here is a video that describes the Rule of the Octave: click
Pieces that were composed using the quotes as a guide (also below): click
How to use the book:
In a nutshell: I'd suggest taking some time to simply practice the triads and then trying to identify any triads/chords that you find in pieces. Becoming fluent with triads and their inversions is a really helpful step for opening up the realm of harmony. I suggest the following:
1) Play the triads and say the individual note names
2) Play the triads and say the chord name and inversion (for example, C Major in root position, etc.)
If you don't find these resources helpful, then I'm more than happy to provide extra resources for you that can help you with any specific question you have.
I'd also appreciate any feedback you have that could help me improve the book. What would you find most helpful that I could add to the book?
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These more obscure arpeggio patterns are fun, challenging, and relevant to music-making. Open up new doorways towards composing and improvising by practicing like the great 19th c. masters! Combine these arpeggios with the exercises in Fundamental Harmony for a match made in Heaven. This process is also a great first step towards composing and improvising. |
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