Today, we are going to do a weekend music school post. We have been receiving a lot emails from musicians who are really interested in taking there playing to a new level. This Weeks Music School is on the Flip 7 or in other words the Flatted 7th chord. The best way to use this chord is very interesting.It can be substituted for the 5 chord.
Let's look at the Key of Ab
We are going to be focusing on the the 2-6 progression. This is from the Bb to the F
Chords L.H/R.H
Bb/Ab-C-Db-F
F/Eb-G-Ab-F
Try adding this passing chord before you go to the F. The passing chord is on the C
F-A-Bb-D/F-A-C
If you want to add some flare try going down chromatically from the A to the F by rolling the notes.
To flip this your are going to play Db on your left hand or an F on your left. Either one will take you to the same place. Just remember that you need to be in sync with your bass player to make this work. This is a great passing chord.
DbF/B-D-F-G-Bb
This chord will take you to the Flip 7 or The Flatted 7 which is Gb
Gb/Bb-Eb-F-Bb
This is a great progression to use when you want to substitute for the 5 chord or just as a regular groove to play with friends.
If your serious about your playing and would like to take this to the next level here are some of my recommendations:
1)GMTC-Music Training Center
Music Training Center
This is for the beginner to the advanced musician. This is where the online school comes in. Each week you wil be learning something different on piano from songs to new chord voicings. The practical application and the theory application will be taught as well.
2)300pg The Secrets To Playing Piano By Ear
Wouldn't it be nice to listen to a song on the radio and learn how to play it when you get home? Well,this is a instructional book which teaches you the basics of the piano. From the scales,notes, theory, chord progressions. This is a great tool for the beginner who wants to learn how to play piano. There is no sheet music required!!!
Learn to Play the Piano By Ear
3)Master Class Featuring Mike Bereal
By far one of the best musicians to date. This course goes beyond the raw basics and gets in to the complex chords. He reveals his trademark secrets to you and gives you the tools to conquer any chord with his step-by-step approach.
Secrets Revealed On Piano by Mike Bereal
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