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This article will briefly explain what the circle of 4ths and 5ths is and how you can use it as a guitar player. The circle of 4ths and 5ths is a way of showing the relationship between the 12 notes or keys of the chromatic scale. Depending on the diagram it may contain information about how many #'s and b's there are in each key signature and relative minor keys for each major key.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Category: Music
This article will show you exercise that will help you memorize the circle of 4ths and 5ths and some of ways that you can practice using it when you are away from your guitar. This is an important thing to do because it ingrains the information into your mind so that you can recall if effortlessly while you are playing. This means you can concentrate on playing music and not think about theory when you are using your instrument.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Category: Music
This article will show you further ways in which you can use the circle of 4ths and 5ths to help you write songs. You'll be introduced to the Roman numeral system which is used by musicians to show the relationship between chords and that will help you in choosing chords that sound good together.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Category: Music
In this article we'll discuss further ways you can use the circle of 4ths and 5ths to help you in your song-writing. This time we'll look at how you can write a song that shifts between a Major and minor key.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Category: Music
The circle of 4ths and 5ths has many applications when learning music theory. Some of the most useful are knowing how to find out the notes of each Major scale and finding and recognising key signatures for each key.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Category: Music
This is the first in a series of articles that will show you how to write better songs using the circle of 4ths and 5ths. If you want to see diagrams that go with this lesson check out the links at the end article.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Category: Music
This article will show you how you can quickly relax after a stressful day at work.
Posted: 2010-06-04
Category: Stress
This article will show you how you can stop having panic attacks and anxiety within minutes.
Posted: 2010-06-01
Category: Anxiety
This exercise will teach you how to make your body and mind feel more relaxed. It teaches you the basic skill of consciously changing your physiological and psychological state. Try it right now.
Posted: 2010-05-27
Category: Stress Management
This article will explain what virtual guitar lessons are, where to find them, what to look for, point you in the right direction to find good learning material and help you create your own program to improve your playing using what's available on the Internet.
Posted: 2010-05-25
Category: Music
An article showing you two quick ways to relax and reduce stress.
Posted: 2010-05-25
Category: Stress Management
A quick relaxation / meditation exercise you can do in front of your computer.
Posted: 2010-04-11
Category: Stress Management
A discussion of the benefits of meditation.
Posted: 2010-04-11
Category: Happiness
A short guide on how to start meditating at home.
Posted: 2010-04-11
Category: Happiness
An easy exercise that wil teach you how to do self-hypnosis.
Posted: 2009-03-29
Category: Self Improvement
