Music Theory study 3
Sat, 08/25/2018 - 16:16
David Hi
I am working on and enjoying Music Theory Study 3. Section 2 questions Ex 2.5, #3. When I checked my answers re the 5th of the IV with those provided on pg 22 I see that I had included TABs 1+, 4+, and 7+ whereas the answers on pg 22 did not have TAB 1+. Is this because it is “upstream” or to the left of 2”, F the Root note or some other reason. Given with playing Arpeggio the notes just need to be of the cord but not strictly in order I would have thought 1+ was an option? Appreciate you clarifying for me.
Sun, 08/26/2018 - 13:48
#2
Thank you
Appreciate the clarification. Can see it wouldn't be dry musical.
Hello John. You're correct, C is a valid note, wherever you play it. In this case, if you play the line as 2" 3" 1+ it sounds strange... 2" 3" 4+ sounds more musical, and is the way the I Chord is played, in ascending order. Since the I Chord set the precedence of all the notes ascending, this is why the 2" 3" 4+ sounds closer to matching.