Chords…on the Moon

Chords on the moon?!–It may be possible one day. You never know. This week’s homework is designed to take you to places you’ve never dreamed of going. We had summer solstice and now summertime is in full swing. Did you make up your own song about the longest day of sunlight? No worries…we’re giving you […]

Memorize This…Triad, Seventh, Ninth

For this week’s homework, CMajor would like for you to memorize the following facts about chords…happy memorizing. A triad is a three-tone chord. A seventh chord is a four-tone chord. A ninth chord is a five-tone chord. Extra homework: Try to put some sevenths in your chord sequence. Play this… C chord/C chord/ F chord/C […]

CMajor’s Homework: Telemann

Sonata In B Flat Major for Flute and Basso Continuo, V Allegro 1:09 Peteer Bree Telemann: Sonatas https://youtu.be/BCvFd2yx3iU Last week, CMajor was tasked with keeping calm and doing her homework…lol! As promised, I’m providing you with links to my homework assignment from last week. This completes the listing of pieces that I was assigned to […]

Piano Accompaniment Chords

For this week’s homework, see if you can find out some names of chords found in various piano accompaniment scores. We mentioned “accompaniment” briefly in yesterday’s episode on CMajor Before The Show. I’ve been invited…to help out with recitals this year. On an extra episode of the CMajor Radio Show, I’ll be rehearsing some accompaniment […]

Flat Chords!!!!

This week’s homework!–Find and play/practice flat chords…Db, Eb, Ab, & Bb. Have fun! The patriotic songs/teaching pieces to apply are listed below: Star-Spangled Banner My Country Tis of Thee Battle Hymn of the Republic Thank you for listening and watching. See you all next week!