Category Archives: Music Theory

Here is where I present my own original materials regarding Music Theory.

Let’s Talk About: Natural, Melodic, and Harmonic Minors

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Jesse Zylstra

A quick reminder: We tend to remember most scales by thinking about how they deviate from the major (ionian) scale. i.e., we tend to say that the natural minor scale is like the major scale, but the 3rd, 6th, and … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about: Lead Sheet Symbols

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Jesse Zylstra

Lead-Sheet Symbols: Triads and 7th Chords Lead-sheet symbols are a tricky thing to remember. Even I, if I go too long without reminding myself about my sevenths, get them messed up. On the chart above, you can see the 5 … Continue reading →

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