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[Jozsef]

@Stuartw You will find these tips from @Richard_close2u useful:

Intervals, scale degrees and more

Prompted by a discussion in the theory topic on the Cycle of 5ths. The Cycle Of 5ths Understanding the basics of intervals relies on knowing that they are viewed from the perspective of semitones (= half steps = two notes one fret apart from each other on a guitar). Starting from any note and thinking of it as in first position, there are thirteen intervals, each in their own position, at their own distance, from the start and each with their own name – some have multiple names as a result of e…

3rds & Thirds - What Are They? Playing & Having Fun

INDEX 3rds & Thirds Part A Playing and Having Fun 3rds & Thirds Part B Some Theoretical Foundations 3rds & Thirds Part C The Concerpt of 3rds as Partial Chords 3rds & Thirds Part D The Ambiguous Nature of 3rds as Partial Chords 3rds & Thirds Part E 3rds as Partial maj7, min7 and dom7 Chords 3rds & Thirds Part F: FUN FUN FUN

Triads & Soloing & Targeting Chord Tones Part 1 - getting started

I was first inspired to write this topic by a comment from @balamuthiahv when writing a review of his 1-to-1 lesson with Justin in 2019 in which he wrote: I forgot to ask him were about how to use and target chord notes while soloing You can read Bala’s full write up here and my response to that specific comment in the next immediate post below it. I wanted to elaborate more fully and develop a topic that I hope others might benefit from - simple steps to begin learning how to incorporate t…