Music Theory #2: Circle of 5ths - Dominant 7 & Tritones
Advanced music theory for guitar, piano & ukulele. Learn tritone subs & chromatic turnarounds to unlock jazzy sounds!
Course Content
Music Theory #2: Circle of 5ths - Dominant 7 & Tritones is an intermediate-level Udemy course taught by Rosa Suen. It runs 2h 22m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 64 reviews, with 2,028 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated October 2019.
Master Advanced Music Theory with Circle of 5ths Level 2
Unlock the secrets to sophisticated chord progressions and harmonic movement! This intermediate to advanced music course takes your understanding of the Circle of 5ths to the next level, empowering you to create richer, more compelling music.
What You'll Learn:
- Tritone Chord Substitutions: A cornerstone of jazz harmony, learn to use tritone substitutions to create smooth chromatic bass lines and captivating turnarounds.
- Advanced Harmony: Go beyond basic chord progressions and explore advanced harmony techniques.
- Tritone Wants to Resolve: Understand the underlying principles of tritone resolution and its impact on musical phrasing.
- Tritones in All 12 Dominant 7 Chords: Master the creation and application of tritone substitutions across all dominant 7th chords.
- Chromatic Bass Lines: Develop the ability to write engaging chromatic bass lines that enhance your compositions.
- Turnarounds (3-6-2-5): Learn the jazzy 3-6-2-5 turn around formula and improvise it in all 12 keys.
- Song Application: Analyze and apply tritone substitutions to real-world songs like "Little Brown Jug" and "Misty."
- When to Avoid Tritone Substitutions: Understand the nuances and limitations of this powerful technique.
- Improvisation: Enhance your improvisation skills with advanced harmonic concepts.
- Minor 7 Chord Substitutions: Expand your harmonic palette with minor 7 chord substitutions.
- Golden Rule of Tritone Subs: Learn the key principles for creating beautiful and effective harmonic sounds.
- Circle of 5ths for Chord Progressions: Utilize the Circle of 5ths as a dynamic tool for understanding key relationships, scales, and chords.
Why This Course is Different:
- Dynamic Circle of 5ths: Learn to move the Circle of 5ths to unlock deeper harmonic understanding.
- Discovery-Based Learning: The course guides you to discover answers for yourself through creative assignments, fostering long-term retention.
- Practical Application: Focus on applying concepts to your own music compositions, not just theoretical knowledge.
- Expert Instruction: Learn from Rosa, a seasoned music educator with a passion for helping musicians advance.
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for musicians who:
- Play guitar, piano, ukulele, violin, harmonica, or any other instrument.
- Want to deepen their understanding of music theory.
- Are interested in jazz harmony and chord substitutions.
- Struggle with understanding chord progressions and harmonic movement.
- Desire to create more sophisticated and interesting music.
Student Testimonials:
"The circle of 5ths really helps you understand how chord progressions work..." - Ivan Bradley
"This class is helping me to understand music like I have always wanted to..." - Melody Evans
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