Q. I have no clue how to write a song. I mean do you start by choosing a key? So for say if you choose the key C do you just play chords in that key and somehow come up with a song structure? also how do you write the melody etc?
A. There is no formula for writing a melody. You just dream it up. Really. You need to know something about chord construction to develop the harmony. Try studying music theory.
I agree with writing the words first, but you can have notes that are not part of the scale for the key you are writing in. In modern music, almost anything goes.
Is anyone good with chords on the piano?
Q. I am lost completely! How do u find a chord? For example a g chord is gbd and an a is ac#e. How do you come up with this? And if you have any other advice for chords please let me know. Thanks
A. Simply put:
Choose the note you want to play the Major or Minor chord of. E.g. If you cant to play a G chord start with the G note.
Major Chords:
Play the root note (the G) skip 3 notes (including the black keys) and play the next note (the B), then skip 2 notes and play the next note (the D). This essentially is the major chord formula. Root note - Skip 3 - Skip 2. This will allow you to play any major chord on the piano.
Minor Chords:
Similar with one difference. Root note - Skip 2 - Skip 3. The order of skipping is switched. Alternatively you can play the major chord and then simply move the middle note to the left one key. That is a Gm would be G - Bb - D
For more insight into chords see http://pianochordmethod.com
Is there a formula that translates guitar chords to piano keys?
Q. Im trying to find a way that can change guitar chords to piano keys or vice versa
A. No need for a formula. You can play a guitar chord on the piano as well. I'm assuming you don't know any music theory so this might sound dumb but here goes -
when you press a key on the piano, that is one NOTE
a CHORD is made up of two or more notes played at the same time.
So, for e.g. a C chord is made up of the notes C, E and G. so if you play these three notes on the piano, then you're playing a C chord. Similarly if you're playing these three notes on the guitar together then that's a C chord.
If you want to learn more, pick up a Music Theory for Dummies or any other basic book. It will explain the different notes and how chords are formed. I can give you formulas but it will confuse you because there are many different chords and each has a different 'formula'.
Just remember, a piano chord is same as a guitar chord. So if you want to find out how to play G chord on the piano, google for it.
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