Q. I am composing a song for the piano and when I was in music in high school my teacher gave me a list of which chords (i.e. tonic, dominent, sub-dominent, etc.) to go with each degree of the scale. If anyone could write those out for me that would be great!
A. Let's say you are composing a song in the key of C major. The Tonic chord (or the I chord) would be a C major chord, which would be made up of the notes C-E-G. The rest of the chords are as follows:
Supertonic (ii) = D minor (Dm) D-F-A
Mediant (iii) = E minor (Em) E-G-B
Subdominant (IV)= F major (F) F-A-C
Dominant (V) = G major (G) G-B-D
Submediant (vi) = A minor (Am) A-C-E
Leading Tone (vii°) = B diminished (B dim) B-D-F
Tonic (I) = C major (C) C-E-G
Those are the chords that belong to the key of C major. Play all of them starting on the I chord and ending on the next I chord, which will be an octave higher. This will give you a sense of belonging to that key. Uppercase Roman numerals indicate major chords and lowercase Roman numerals indicate minor chords. vii° (the chord built on the 7th note of the scale) is diminished. Chords are abbreviated according to what they are. Simple major chords, like the C chord, do not need an abbreviation, but minors and diminished chords need them. So, when you play the chords, you'll go in this order:
C----Dm----Em----F----G----Am----B dim----C
This pattern remains the same for ALL major keys. You will ALWAYS have 3 major, 3 minor and 1 diminished chord. Also, you can do a basic composition by using just the I, IV, and V chords--which are called the primary chords. You can make the best song with just these 3 chords. Many famous composers started with just these 3 chords, but they added the rest as they became more experienced. In minor keys, i, iv, and v will be minor and ii° will be diminished. Quickly, we can take a look at the RELATIVE MINOR of C major, which is A minor. (Because C major and A minor have the same key signature, which is no sharps or flats, they are called RELATIVES.)
Try the A minor scale chords:
Am----B dim----C----Dm----Em----F----G----Am
There are 3 types of minor scale. You just tried the NATURAL minor scale. The HARMONIC minor scale has a raised 7th note of the scale (G# in the case of A minor), so that means the the III chord would become AUGMENTED, the V chord MAJOR, and the VII chord would become DIMINISHED because of the sharp.
Am----B dim----C aug----Dm----E----F----G#dim----Am
C aug = C-E-G#
G# dim = G#-B-D
The MELODIC MINOR SCALE raises BOTH the 6th AND 7th notes of the scale as you ascend, but as you descend, you play the natural minor scale.
Ascending: A-B-C-D-E-F#-G#-A
Descending: A-G-F-E-D-C-B-A
Am----Bm----C aug----D----E----F#dim----G#dim----Am
F# dim = F#-A-C
Now that you have all the info on basic composition, you can write your song. You don't have to use the chords belonging to a key if you don't want to--you can use chords from other keys if you like. But for now, you can do some basic composing. Remember that the above info was based on the key of C major and A minor. But for all major keys you will always have I, ii, iii IV, V, vi, and vii°. The pattern for the minor keys will be dependent upon which minor scale you choose to work with (natural, harmonic, melodic).
This concludes another exciting lesson from The Tramp's Guide to Basic Music Composition. Enjoy your song. Who knows--you might one day write that big song that will be known far and wide! God bless.
Beatles let it be piano guitar chords?
Q.
A. I don't know why chords will not stay in place - you'll have to hear the chords changes
I capo at the second fret for my vocal range.
The * indicates a Bass run between chords and â symbolizes a single strum down for the chord.
Good Luck and Have Fun~
Let It Be
Intro C G Am F C G Fâ * C
C G Am F
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
C G F * C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
C G Am F
And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me
C G F * C
Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Chorus:
Am G F C G F * C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Verse 2
C G Am F
And when the broken hearted people, Living in the world agree
C G F * C
There will be an answer, let it be
C G Am F
But though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they may see
C G F * C
There will be an answer, let it be
Chorus 2
Am G F C G F * C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, There will be an answer, let it be
Am G F C G F * C
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Verse 3
F * C * G Fâ C â
C G Am F
And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me
C G F * C
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
C G Am F
I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary comes to me
C G F * C
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be Chorus 2
Where can I find the piano sheet music for Something Special by Usher?
Q. Where can I find the piano sheet music for Something Special by Usher?
A. I know you didn't ask for the chords, you asked for the sheet music... but this is the best I could find. I got it at
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/u/usher/something_special_crd.htm
I couldn't even find a site where you could BUY the sheet music (let alone print it out for free). Sorry! But good luck! If this doesn't do it for you - I hope you find it! ; )
SOMETHING SPECIAL - USHER
Fmaj7(2) Dm7 E7
Amaj7-Bm7-Dbm7-Dmaj7 E11 Amaj7-Bm7-Dbm7-Dmaj7 Dm7 Dbm7 F#m7(2)
Bm7(2) E11(2)
F#m7(2) Bm7(2)
Clearly, this is new for me
Dmaj7 Db7
Get excited when you're here, my dear
F#m7(2) Bm7(2)
Make no mistake you are all I see, sugar
Dmaj7 Db7
My vision's never been so clear
F#m7(2) Bm7(2)
We both know I been runnin so long
Dmaj7 Db7
This time I won't let me leave
F#m7(2)
Please be patient
Bm7(2)
Hesitation aside
Dmaj7 Db7
We're almost where we need to be
F# E11(2)
But in the meantime, let me say what's on my mind baby I...
Amaj7-Bm7- Dbm7-Dmaj7 E11
I think we've got somethin' special
Amaj7-Bm7 - Dbm7 - Dmaj7
Girl, you and me
Dm7 Dbm7 F#m7(2)
Together, we'll take over the world
Bm7(2)
You know I love ya
I need you so
E11(2) Fmaj7(2)
So happy I just wanna let everybody know
Amaj7
Think back to the time
F#m7
When I was scared to let it show
Fmaj7
Havin' too much fun with this and that one
Amaj7
Now that you're mine (huh yeah..)
Bm7 Dbm7 Dmaj7 E11(2)
Somewhere along the way, everything fell in place
F#m7(2) Bm7(2)
Oooohh...I'm so proud of how you represent me, baby
Dmaj7 Db7
Whether rockin' Armani, Dolce Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Louis, or Gucci,
F#m7(2)
girl
Bm7(2)
No matter what you wear, you do your own wit it
Dmaj7 Db7
I'll feel the same years from here
F# E11(2)
But in the meantime, let me say what's on my mind
Ooooh...listen
Amaj7-Bm7- Dbm7-Dmaj7 E11
I think we've got somethin' special
Amaj7-Bm7 - Dbm7 - Dmaj7
Girl, you and me
Dm7 Dbm7 F#m7(2)
Together, we'll take over the world
Bm7(2)
You know I love ya
I need you so
E11(2) F#m7
So happy I just wanna let everybody know
Amaj7 -Bm7- Dbm7-Dmaj7 E11
that I think we've got somethin' special
Amaj7-Bm7 - Dbm7 - Dmaj7
Girl, you and me
Dm7 Dbm7 F#m7(2)
Together, we'll take over the world
Bm7(2)
You know I love ya
I need you so
E11(2) Fmaj7(2)
So happy I just wanna let everybody know
Amaj7 F#m7 Fmaj7
(now you know now you know now you know)
Amaj7
(Now that you're mine )
Bm7 Dbm7 Dmaj7 E11(2)
Somewhere along the way, everything fell in place
Amaj7-Bm7- Dbm7-Dmaj7 E11
I think we've got somethin' special
Amaj7- Bm7 - Dbm7 - Dmaj7
Girl, you and me
Dm7 Dbm7 F#m7(2)
Together, we'll take over the world
Bm7(2)
You know I love ya
I need you so
E11(2) F#m7
So happy I just wanna let everybody know
Amaj7 -Bm7-Dbm7-Dmaj7 E11
I think we've got somethin' special
Amaj7-Bm7 - Dbm7 - Dmaj7
Girl, you and me
Dm7 Dbm7 F#m7(2)
Together, we'll take over the world
Bm7(2)
You know I love ya
E11(2)
girl I need you so
Fmaj7(2) Dm7 Amaj7
I never never let you go....no....
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