In our last scale page, we investigated the scale of C major. Remember, C major was one of the simplest scales (or keys) you can learn. Today I would like to visit the scale of G major! Why? Let’s think about the circle of fifths. (If those three words are sending a bolt of confusion … Read more
The C major scale is one of the simplest scales (or keys) you can learn. It is perhaps one of the most common key signatures in western music… precisely because it has no sharps or flats in the key signature! Major scales always follow the same pattern of tones and semitones (steps and half steps) … Read more
Welcome to the circle of fifths complete guide! The circle of fifths is a concise diagram that gives you all the information you need to understand and play any piece of music. You will easily be able to work out key signatures, chords and scales in a very easy to digest way. After learning how … Read more
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break! We are now one week into 2021! I hope you are all feeling motivated to improve your music theory – here are my 5 reasons you should learn music theory! But before we look at why you should learn music theory, it … Read more
It happens to the best of us… you’ve had a wonderful lesson playing pieces that your student enjoys, maybe some scales, perhaps some sight reading and then right at the end we suddenly remember that we need to include music theory. The Grade 5 theory exam always has a way of creeping up on us … Read more