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Exercises 1-16: download sibelius tab met midi
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Exercise 1
The major triads in root position through the cycle of fifths starting at C
Playing a triad as a melody is also called arpeggio or broken chords
The order, that the notes are executed is called patterns.
Variations of the pattern are possible, but get through to exercise twelve before applying variation and doubling of notes.
This first exercise is written out, but in the next one you have to finish the cycle by heart. Thinking each chord (triad) and its name while executing it.
Exercise 2
The major triad in first inversion through the same cycle of fifths
Attention: Don't forget which triad you are playing
Exercise 3
The major triad in second inversion through the same cycle of fifths
The melodic pattern is a bit different to avoid note repetition when moving to the next triad in the circle.
Exercise 4
The minor triad in root position through the cycle of fifths
The same pattern is used as with the major triads. The inexperienced player should notice that only one note differ from major.
Exercise 5
Minor triad in first inversion played through the cycle of fifths
Exercise 6
Minor triad in second inversion played through the cycle of fifths
Exercise 7
Major triad in root position, open voicing played through the cycle of fifths
Open voicing means the middle note of the triad is moved an octave up
Structure from below is then Root Fifth Third.
Exercise 8
Major triad in first inversion, open voicing through the cycle of fifths
The structure from below is then Third Root Fifth
Exercise 9
Major triad in second inversion, open voicing through the cycle of fifths
What is the structure from above and down?
Exercise 10
Minor triad in root position open voicing through the cycle of fifths
Exercise 11
Minor triad in first inversion, open voicing through the cycle of fifths
Exercise 12
Minor triad in second inversion, open voicing through the cycle of fifths
What are the intervals from the fifth to the third? and the third to the root?
Compare this with the major triad in second inversion
Some more exercises and tips not presented with an example on the video:
Exercise 13
Try to improvise between different triad patterns and inversions through the same cycle of fifths. Keep the change of chord (moving from C to F etc.) in time
Make a variation of your own with a specific combination and rhythm
Exercise 14
Go through all the triad variations again but move them chromatically down and up instead of through the cycle of fifths
This is demanding exercise using all the skills from the first twelve in one assignment.
Exercise 15
Try the triads through the cycle of fifths the other way
Going from C to G to D etc. Start with the minor triads in this one.
Try other combinations such as major and minor thirds up and down
Example: Minor third up: C Eb Gb A etc or Major third Down C Ab E etc
Exercise 16
Invent similar exercises and variations and learn them on your instrument.
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