Q. I play bass guitar and rhythm guitar in a band. Sometimes our leader changes the key, and I need to be able to figure out how to write the chords out on my own sheets in the new key our leader wants it in. How do I do this? It should be simple. I have played guitar for fifteen years but have never been taught simple theory. HELLLPPPP!!!! lol Thanks!
A. Drop or raise the note by the proper amount of steps to get the the new key.
Say you're moving from C to G, and the chords in C are C, F and G.
You need to raise the pitch 4 whole steps.
C becomes G
G becomes D
F becomes C
Bad example, but you probably get the idea. It helps me to look at a diagram of piano keys, as it really illustrates where the steps are and exactly what chord becomes what. Just google image 'piano keys' and you'll find something you can use.
Also, learn your chord families. C F G is a I - IV - V progression. If you know the numerals of the progression, you can use a chart like this: http://www.i-love-guitar.com/guitar-chords-major-keys.html to find the chords in any key with little effort. That's what I usually do.
Can someone tell me what the notes are in the keys for the piano?
Q. You know how, for example, if the key is in C major certain notes sound good together? Can you give me the notes that sound good together for all the keys? And also can you give me how to tell by the sharped and flatted notes which one is which key?
I'll take a website if you don't feel like explaining it. Thanks!
A. There are a lot of them.
They're known as chords, and this site shows a chart with many.
how easy is it to play the ukulele?
Q. i would like to self teach my self to play the ukulele, and i have already had 8 years of piano.
how hard would it be?
where could i get a used one thats desent?
also if a certin song is with one type of ukulele can it sound just as good with another?
A. Sarah B,
It's really easy to learn to play the ukulele. B/c you play the piano it'll be that much easier b/c you already have finger dexterity.
But, don't get a used ukulele, unless you know what you're looking for. You have to watch out for cracks in the body, warped neck, bad tuners, high frets, etc. Best to go with a new one b/c they're not all that expensive. Not like buying a piano. ;D Anyway, check out a Lanikai LU-21C or 21T. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/lanikai-ukuleles?N=100001+202826&Ntk=All&Ntt=ukulele&Nty=1 The concert or tenor will work well for you b/c the frets are wider and you're accustomed to stretching your fingers across the keys of a piano. A soprano will work b/c, like I said, you have the finger dexterity but I think you'll like a concert or tenor more. You won't have to cramp your fingers when chording and they also give you a fuller deeper tone b/c their body is bigger.
You can find lessons and chord charts all over the web. Here's a few of my fav.
http://www.kunisan.jp/ukulele/eindex.html
http://doctoruke.com/index.html Start at "Beginners"
http://www.ralphshaw.ca/ Great DVD's for learning
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=beginner+ukulele+lesson&aq=f
http://www.salemukes.com/ Songs and stuff
http://www.tusc.co.uk/ Songs and stuff
Sorry, Devon, but there is tons of ukulele stuff on the web. They are a very popular instrument.
Have fun,
CowUkeA
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