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 MAJOR SCALE In music , we have different scales: major scale, minor scale, chromatic scale etc. However, in this post, we are going to look into the major scale. A scale is a sequence of notes. For example : do ri mi fa soh la ti do   is a scale. The major scale has seven distinct notes . For example, C major scale is C D E F G A B C ( the last 'C' note is the octave of the first). We have twelve major scales  in music (from the twelve notes in music). The major scale is basically ' do ri mi fa soh la ti do' in solfa notation. C major scale: C  D  E  F  G  A  B  C   ( do ri mi fa soh la ti do) G major scale : G  A  B  C  D  E  F#  G D major scale  : D  E  F#  G  A  B  C# D The major scale has  a formula but It won't be included this post. Check simplifying theory for more details It important to learn all the major scales as a musician. The C maj...

 GUITAR TABLATURE Guitar tablature (tab for short) is a musical notation that indicates fingering on the instrument rather than musical pitches. The guitar has six lines to represent the six strings (from the first string to the sixth string) . The high E string is 1 and the low E string is 6. I used broken lines instead  of solid lines to illustrate. ---1-------------2----------------3----4---------0------------E ---------0-------------0-----0--------------------1------------B ----------------------------------------------------0------------G ----------------------------------------------------2------------D ----------------------------------------------------3------------A ------------------------------------------------------------------E In the tab above, the  numbers on the lines indicate the fret with exception of the number '0'. '0' means play open (without fingering). Reading from the left of the tab, you finger and play the first fret of the high E string which...

Here I am to worship by Micheal W Smith is a  nice worship song . The song is proclaiming the greatness of God, the redemption of man from sin and the need of every hearts to worship Him.  Listen to  the song and feel the rhythm. It is very easy song to play. LYRICS AND   SOLFA NOTES  Verse 1 Light of the world  ( m m m r) You step down into darkness ( m m f  f  m r d)  Open my eyes let me see (m m m r r m d) Beauty that made this heart adore you.           (m m m r m f m r d) Hope for a life spent with you ( m m m r s m d) Chorus:  Here I am to worship ( f m m r m m) Here I am to bow down ( f m m r r r ) Here I am to say that (  f m m r m m) You're my God ( m s d) You're altogether lovely ( d f m m r m m) Altogether worthy ( f m m r r r) Altogether wonderful to me                                   ( f  m...

  "Agnus Dei" is a great worship song. The song proclaims that our God is Holy, mighty and His dominion will reign forever. LYRICS AND SOLFA NOTES Hallelujah (M F S L S ) Hallelujah ( M F S L T D) For the Lord God Almighty reigns.                         ( D L T L S L F S) Hallelujah ( M F S L S) Hallelujah ( M F S L T D) For the Lord God Almighty reigns ( D L T L S L F S) Hallelujah ( M F S L T D) Holy Holy  ( D R M  R M) Are you Lord God Almighty ( D M F M R D R) Worthy is the Lamb ( R M R D L) Worthy is the Lamb ( R M R D L) You are Holy ( D D R M) Are you Lord God Almighty (D M F M R D R) Worthy is the Lamb ( R M R D L) Worthy is the Lamb ( R M R D L) Amen (L T D) Note:  The song sounds nice in the key of B flat. The D R M F S L T are : do re mi fa soh la ti  of the major scale.  God bless you!

" How great is our God" by Chris Tomlin  is a classic christan song proclaiming the greatness of God. It is an easy song to play LYRICS AND SOLFA NOTES The splendor of a King ( S D S S L S) Clothed in Majesty ( D S S L S) All the earth rejoice  ( F M F M S) All the earth rejoice ( F M F M S) He wraps himself in light (S D S S L S) And darkness tries to hide ( S D S S L S) And trembles at His voice ( F F M F M S) Trembles at His voice ( F M F M S) Chorus: How great is our God ( S D S R D) Sing with me ( M R  R) How great is our God  ( D D S R D) And all will see ( S M R R)  How great, how great  is our God.                         ( D D S R S S D)

 Hello friends! It is a nice decision to learn how to play the guitar . My name is Lewis Ujiro.  When I was in school, I was introduced to this nice instrument by a friend. The  guitar has six  strings . Usually  we have different types of guitar:    1. Acoustic guitar : It doesn't require electricity to power it. Although the sound can be amplified with the use of sound hole pick up 2. Electric guitar: it requires electricity to power it. 3. Semi-acoustic guitar:  This type of guitar can be played with or without    being powered  by electricity.  STANDARD TUNING Remember, the guitar has six strings ( three bass strings and the treble strings).  For you to play the guitar, it must  be tuned.  In standard tuning, the notes of the open strings are : E A D G B E  from the low string ( bass string) to the high string.  An easy way to remember it,  is : Eddie Ate dynamite Goodbye Eddie. You can tune th...

 'I am the God that healeth thee' by Don Moen is a very powerful worship song. The song declares that God is our healer and His word is forever true. It is very easy to play. If you are new to the guitar, check guitar 101 . Also, Understanding  Major scales and solfa notes  in music. LYRICS AND SOLFA NOTES I am the God ( S S S S) That healeth thee (S L L S) I am the Lord (F F F F) Your healer (S F M) I sent my word ( M M M M) And I healed your disease ( M M M R F) I am the Lord (R R R R) Your healer ( M R D) Remember that the tonic solfa  of the major scale in any  key is : D R M F S L T D .   GUITAR TAB Download    guitar tab for : I am  the God that healeth thee  

 In the part 1 of  "playing a melody by ear" , we discussed some fundamentals. In this post, we are going to look at the concept of  Key  in music. What is the key of a song? A key in music is the major or minor scale in which the music revolves. It is also refers to as the tonic note . Basically, we have the major key which is based on the major scale scale and the minor key which is based on the minor scale. For example,C major scale ( key C) is : C, D,E,F,G, A,B,C   and E minor scale is: E, F#,G,A,B,C,D,E.  At first, this concept of  'key' will look confusing for starters. Enough of  music theory! Now how do you know the key of a song by ear? First, listen to the song and hum it. Play around with the major scale or pentatonic scale on the instrument .The scale which you are playing that tends to be 'lost ' so to speak in the song is the key. Learning to recognize the key of a song by ear is very important in your musical journey!  Wi...

 Hello!  Anybody can play a melody  by ear.  For instance, to play a melody by ear with the guitar,  first, you should know how to play the musical scales mostly the major scale and the minor scale. Many songs are basically from a major scale or minor scale. For example, the G major scale is G A B C D F# G which is : do ri me fa so la to do in solfa notation. Secondly, listen to the song very well  . Thirdly, hum the song. Finally, begin to find the notes of the song from the major or minor scale on the instrument. You can start from the 'do' note or the 'soh' note or 'mi' note of the major scale. Most songs begin with the 'do' note.   For starters, (don't laugh) begin with simple melodies like twinkle twinkle little star, Mary had a little lamb, Trust and Obey (hymn), Here I am to worship by Micheal W Smith . Somebody once said :  "a journey of  a thousand miles begins with a step". Have fun!  Playing by ear part 2. If  you a...