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Anatomy of a Chord Symbol
Anatomy of a Chord Symbol

This guide illustrates clearly and crisply the structure of chord symbols from the root to extensions. Check out the helpful graphics.

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Scale Degrees
Scale Degrees

Understanding the concept of scale degrees is critical to learning how chord symbols and Roman numerals work. Start here.

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Roman Numeral Analysis In Jazz, Pop and Rock
Roman Numeral Analysis In Jazz, Pop and Rock

Wondering how the Roman Numeral system works in music? Look no further.

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Bebop Scales
Bebop Scales

8-note scales commonly used in jazz.

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Major Scales
Major Scales

The foundational scale of western music!

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Minor Scales
Minor Scales

Minor scales are another foundational scale of western music.

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Blues Scales
Blues Scales

The minor and major blues scales are used in blues, jazz, rock & roll, R&B, fusion, hip-hop and more.

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Pentatonic Scales
Pentatonic Scales

Pentatonic scales are 5-note scales. Major and minor pentatonic are the primary ones, but there are dozens of other kinds.

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Diminished Scales
Diminished Scales

Diminished scales are 8-note (octatonic) scales which outline the fully diminished 7th chord. There are two kinds: whole-half diminished and half-whole diminished.

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Wholetone Scales
Wholetone Scales

Wholetone scales are 6-note scales built off of whole tones (aka whole steps or major seconds).

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The 7 Melodic Minor Modes
The 7 Melodic Minor Modes

The 7 modes of the melodic minor scale.

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Blues Scales

The minor and major blues scales are used in blues, jazz, rock & roll, R&B, fusion, hip-hop and more.

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