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Level 9 test - song chords analysis and execution.

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Mon, 03/02/2015 - 09:51
luckyharp
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Hi David!

Approaching this exercise, I've a dubt about the notation that should be used:

Let's assume I'm analyzing a song in key of F and I want to play it in 2nd position on a Bb flat.

I found for example the first chord is F7, my chord tones are F, A, C

1) On my pentagram I will put a Bb like key alteration and design the normal notes F, A, C

2) When it comes to write down the hole numbers for the various notes, using a Bb harp I will write for example:

for the F : 2, 3+, 6+, 9+

for the A : 3, 7, 10'+

for the C : 1, 4, 8

Please tell me if I missed anything!

Thanks and regards.

 

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Mon, 03/02/2015 - 10:24
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David Barrett
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Good morning luckyharp. You need to add one note to your chord, the F7 has a 7th present above the root, so it's F A C Eb.

1) Yes, in the key signature (at the beginning of each line of musical staff) you will place a flat sign on the B line.

2) You are correct, just add the Eb as well (2", 5 and 9)

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Mon, 03/02/2015 - 13:22
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luckyharp
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Ops yes sorry, i forgot the

Ops yes sorry, i forgot the 7th :)

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