Welcome

Welcome to  "Fundamentals of music theory"  ( part 3)

Fundamentals of music theory part 3 will cover a few topics like chord progression and 4 part chords, writing a bass line and writing a tune, compound time signature  which is the foundation leading to grade 5 theory of music. Writing music starts in grade 3. Therefore handy tips can be learnt to do this accurately. It will also teach you a lot of specific insights. Its design is based on Trinity College grade 3 theory of music syllabus.

This course will have an easy to grasp way with images and videos. You can learn everything at your own pace in the comfort of your home. You can go over the topics again and again because you have life time access once you purchase it.

I can assure that you are on the right path.

Real and tonal sequences

We have covered about sequences in grade 2. For grade 3 you need to learn about 2 types of sequences. That is real sequence and tonal sequence.

Tonal sequence

In a tonal sequence the shape of the tune pattern is same but the intervals between the notes are altered. Size of the interval remains same but the quality of the interval changes. Example: ( major interval may become minor)

Real sequence

In a real sequence the shape of the tune pattern is same, also there is no change in either the size of the interval or the quality of the interval.

Melodic minor scale

The melodic minor scale is quite different from natural minor and harmonic minor scales. Main characteristic of the melodic minor scale is that it uses different notes in ascending and descending

You will learn a few easy ways to remember the melodic minor scale when you watch the video.

In part two you learnt the natural minor scale and harmonic minor scale. 

Second inversion of tonic triad

A triad with the 5th scale degree in the bass and the root and the third is said to be in second inversion. Root position triads were covered in part one and first inversion you have learnt in part two. 

Root in the bass                Third in the bass         Fifth in the bass

Root position.                     First inversion             Second inversion