Music Theory Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Music theory is a vast field and should be explored in depth.
• The goal is to provide a simple trick to enhance chord progressions.
• Artists like Thundercat, Kate Renada, Tyler the Creator use advanced chords in their music.

The Concept of Modal Interchange

• Definition: Swapping chords in a progression with a parallel scale starting from the same note.
• Purpose: To create more interesting and varied chord progressions.

Demonstration: Modal Interchange

• Starting Point: Diatonic chord progression in the key of G minor.
  • Example chords: C minor, D minor, E flat major, G minor.
• Technique: Change the last chord's tonality (major to minor or vice versa).
  • Switch G minor to G major.
  • G major is taken from the parallel G major scale.
  • The change in tonality provides a powerful, different sound.

Example Progression

• Key: A minor example.
  • Experiment with changing the first chord's tonality.
  • Example progression: 6, 4, 1 in A minor.
  • Change F major to F minor 7 (add 9th).
• Demonstrates the impact of modal interchange on chord progression complexity.

Further Learning and Resources

• Recommendation: Explore more music theory to enhance skills.
• Available Resources:
  • Entire course on music theory available in the presenter’s store.
  • Access to a community with courses on alternative R&B production, advanced and beginner levels.
  • Includes access to personal calls with the instructor for additional help.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to delve deeper into music theory.
• Presenter offers support via community and personal courses.
• Open invitation for feedback and interest in further bite-size lessons.