23 May 2022
By Shelly Davis
PPP 292: Three Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths

PPP 292: Three Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths

Music Theory, Podcast, , ,
The Circle of Fifths is a valuable tool for musicians. If you aren't familiar with it; however, it can look very overwhelming.On today's show, I will share three basic ways you can use the Circle of Fifths. Listen to the full episode here Three Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths Primary TriadsLocate any letter on the circle. That is your tonic (I chord)The letter to the right is the dominant (V chord)The letter to the left is the subdominant (IV chord)Many tunes can be harmonized with only these three chords. Secondary TriadsLocate the letter under each primary triad.These are…
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02 Jan 2017
By Shelly Davis
PPP023: Magic Wand Part 2 (A much better name than “Linear Circle of 5ths”)

PPP023: Magic Wand Part 2 (A much better name than “Linear Circle of 5ths”)

Music Theory, Podcast, , , ,
Listen to the full episode here: AKA "Linear Circle of 5ths" (Magic Wand is a much cooler name, don't you think?) My students take the annual theory exam offered by Texas Music Teachers Association. The information I describe in this podcast coincides with the concepts students need to know for the Level 5 and Level 6 theory exam. (more…)
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24 Oct 2016
By Shelly Davis
PPP013: Magic Wand Part 1 (a much better name than “Linear Circle of 5ths”)

PPP013: Magic Wand Part 1 (a much better name than “Linear Circle of 5ths”)

Music Theory, Podcast, , , ,
AKA "Linear Circle of 5ths" (Magic Wand is a much cooler name, don't you think?) My students take the annual theory exam offered by Texas Music Teachers Association. The information I describe in this podcast coincides with the concepts students need to know for the Level 3 and Level 4 theory exam. One of the primary concepts students need to know for this test, and musicians need to be familiar with in general, is key signatures.  Listen to the full episode here: It all starts with a goofy sentence about a Fat Cat: Fat Cats Go Down Alleys Eating Bacon Third Graders taking…
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