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The Ionian Scale, Modes, Chords and Arpeggios using Tessitura Pro



source: http://mdecks.com/tessitura.phtml
The world of scales and modes just got more interesting!!!

The Ionian Scale, Modes, Chords and Arpeggios using Tessitura Pro

Tessitura Pro is an app for iPad and iPhone available on the App Store.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tessitura-pro/id1144493337?ls=1&mt=8

Tutorials
Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/lBlQaXq3yX0
Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/uAR6Boyt0X4
Watch part 3 here: https://youtu.be/6M2zu-hloiw
Watch part 4 here: https://youtu.be/U6xyUR0pX_c

Learn music structures from a new perspective. Understand the relationship between modes in structures.

Develop your ears and practice scales, arpeggios, chords and any structure you can imagine. Use it as a source of inspiration for improvisation and composition. An app that takes on the world of music structures in a unique and profound way!

List of Source Scales in Tessitura Pro (as of version 1.8)
Ionian =  Major
Melodic Minor
Harmonic Minor
Augmented Triad
Diminshed 7th
Whole Tone Scale
Chromatic Scale
Half Diminished
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated
Messiaen V Truncated
Messiaen III Inverse
Messiaen V
Messiaen II Truncated
Messiaen VI
Messiaen IV
Messiaen VII
Major Triad
Minor Triad
Sus4 Triad
Diminished Triad
Maj7
Min7
Min7b5
Dom7
Aug7
Major Pentatonic
Blues Scale
Raga Neelangi India
Dom7b5
Major Blues Scale
Dominant Bebop
Major Bebop
7sus4
Minor Maj7
Aug Maj7
Harmonic Major
Neapolitan = Jazz Minor b2 =  Neapolitan Minor
Neapolitan Minor
Double Harmonic Major = Byzantine =  Arabic =  Gipsy major
Enigmatic

List of all scales and modes in Tessitura Pro (as of version 1.8)
Chromatic Scale
Dominant Bebop
Phrygian addb5 Bebop
Mixolydian add#9 Bebop
Lydian addb2 Bebop
Locrian add7 Bebop
Ionian add#4 Bebop
Dorian addb6 Bebop
Aeolian addb9 Bebop
Major Bebop
Mixolydian b9 #9 b13 Bebop
Mixolydian addb9 Bebop
Lydian add#9 Bebop
Locrian add6 Bebop
Dorain add#4 Bebop
Altered Major Bebop
Aeolian add7 Bebop
Ionian
Phrygian
Mixolydian
Lydian
Locrian
Dorian
Aeolian
Messiaen VII
Messiaen VII n4
Messiaen VII n3
Messiaen VII n2
Messiaen VII Inverse n5
Enigmatic
Enigmatic Mixo add#4 no6
Enigmatic Lydian b6 bb7
Enigmatic Locrian add9
Enigmatic Ionian sus4
Enigmatic Dorian add7
Enigmatic Augmented Dominant
Major Blues Scale
Septatonic (Blues) VII
Septatonic (Blues) VI
Septatonic (Blues) V
Septatonic (Blues) III
Septatonic (Blues) II
Septatonic (Blues) I
Major Pentatonic
Pentatonic sus4 b7
Pentatonic sus4
Pentatonic Minor b6
Minor Pentatonic
Harmonic Major
Phrygian b4
Mixolydian b9
Lydian Minor
Lydian Augmented #9
Locrian bb7
Dorian b5
Messiaen IV
Messiaen IV n4
Messiaen IV n3
Messiaen IV n2
7sus4
7sus4 3rd Inversion
7sus4 2nd Inversion
7sus4 1st Inversion
Sus4 Triad
Sus2 Triad
Quartal
Messiaen III Inverse
Messiaen III Inverse n3
Messiaen III Inverse n2
Messiaen VI
Messiaen VI n4
Messiaen VI n3
Messiaen VI n2
Neapolitan
Superlocrian bb3
Mixolydian b5 b13
Mixolydian #11 b13
Lydian Augmented Dominant
Lydian Augmented #6
Locrian n2 b4
Double Harmonic Major
Ultraphrygian
Oriental
Lydian #2 #6
Locrian bb3 bb7
Ionian Augmented #2
Hungarian Minor
Messiaen V
Messiaen V n3
Messiaen V n2
Neapolitan Minor
Mixolydian Augmented
Lydian #6
Locrian Dominant
Ionian b2
Altered Locrian
Aeolian #4
Harmonic Minor
Mixolydian b9 b13
Lydian #9
Locrian n13
Ionian #5
Dorian #4
Altered Dominant dim7
Half Diminished
Diminished
Min7
Min7 3rd Inversion
Min7 2nd Inversion
Min7 1st Inversion
Messiaen II Truncated
Messiaen II Truncated n3
Messiaen II Truncated n2
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated n2
Maj7
Maj7 3rd Inversion
Maj7 2nd Inversion
Maj7 1st Inversion
Aug Maj7
Aug Maj7 3rd Inversion
Aug Maj7 2nd Inversion
Aug Maj7 1st Inversion
Major Triad
Major Triad 2nd Inversion
Major Triad 1st Inversion
Messiaen V Truncated
Messiaen V Truncated n2
Melodic Minor
Mixolydian b13
Lydian b7
Lydian #5
Locrian n9
Dorian b2
Altered
Raga Neelangi India
Raga Neelangi India n3
Raga Indupriya India
Dom7
Dom7 3rd Inversion
Dom7 2nd Inversion
Dom7 1st Inversion
Whole Tone Scale
Aug7
Dom7b5
Messiaen VI Truncated
Messiaen VI Truncated
Blues Scale
Raga Hamsanandi, Puriya India
Pentatonic add#9 (Blues)
Mixolydian Hexatonic
Hexatonic VI
Hexatonic IV
Min7b5
Min7b5 3rd Inversion
Min7b5 2nd Inversion
Min7b5 1st Inversion
Minor Maj7
Minor Maj7 3rd Inversion
Minor Maj7 2nd Inversion
Minor Maj7 1st Inversion
Minor Triad
Minor Triad 2ndInversion
Minor Triad 1st Inversion
Diminshed 7th
Diminished Triad
Diminished Triad 2nd Inversion
Diminished Triad 1st Inversion
Augmented Triad

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Harmonic Major Scale, Modes, Chords and Arpeggios using Tessitura Pro



source: http://mdecks.com/tessitura.phtml
The world of scales and modes just got more interesting!!!

The Harmonic major scales and modes, chords and arpeggios using tessitura pro

Tessitura Pro is an app for iPad and iPhone available on the App Store.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tessitura-pro/id1144493337?ls=1&mt=8

Tutorials
Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/lBlQaXq3yX0
Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/uAR6Boyt0X4
Watch part 3 here: https://youtu.be/6M2zu-hloiw
Watch part 4 here: https://youtu.be/U6xyUR0pX_c

Learn music structures from a new perspective. Understand the relationship between modes in structures.

Develop your ears and practice scales, arpeggios, chords and any structure you can imagine. Use it as a source of inspiration for improvisation and composition. An app that takes on the world of music structures in a unique and profound way!

List of Source Scales in Tessitura Pro (as of version 1.8)
Ionian =  Major
Melodic Minor
Harmonic Minor
Augmented Triad
Diminshed 7th
Whole Tone Scale
Chromatic Scale
Half Diminished
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated
Messiaen V Truncated
Messiaen III Inverse
Messiaen V
Messiaen II Truncated
Messiaen VI
Messiaen IV
Messiaen VII
Major Triad
Minor Triad
Sus4 Triad
Diminished Triad
Maj7
Min7
Min7b5
Dom7
Aug7
Major Pentatonic
Blues Scale
Raga Neelangi India
Dom7b5
Major Blues Scale
Dominant Bebop
Major Bebop
7sus4
Minor Maj7
Aug Maj7
Harmonic Major
Neapolitan = Jazz Minor b2 =  Neapolitan Minor
Neapolitan Minor
Double Harmonic Major = Byzantine =  Arabic =  Gipsy major
Enigmatic

List of all scales and modes in Tessitura Pro (as of version 1.8)
Chromatic Scale
Dominant Bebop
Phrygian addb5 Bebop
Mixolydian add#9 Bebop
Lydian addb2 Bebop
Locrian add7 Bebop
Ionian add#4 Bebop
Dorian addb6 Bebop
Aeolian addb9 Bebop
Major Bebop
Mixolydian b9 #9 b13 Bebop
Mixolydian addb9 Bebop
Lydian add#9 Bebop
Locrian add6 Bebop
Dorain add#4 Bebop
Altered Major Bebop
Aeolian add7 Bebop
Ionian
Phrygian
Mixolydian
Lydian
Locrian
Dorian
Aeolian
Messiaen VII
Messiaen VII n4
Messiaen VII n3
Messiaen VII n2
Messiaen VII Inverse n5
Enigmatic
Enigmatic Mixo add#4 no6
Enigmatic Lydian b6 bb7
Enigmatic Locrian add9
Enigmatic Ionian sus4
Enigmatic Dorian add7
Enigmatic Augmented Dominant
Major Blues Scale
Septatonic (Blues) VII
Septatonic (Blues) VI
Septatonic (Blues) V
Septatonic (Blues) III
Septatonic (Blues) II
Septatonic (Blues) I
Major Pentatonic
Pentatonic sus4 b7
Pentatonic sus4
Pentatonic Minor b6
Minor Pentatonic
Harmonic Major
Phrygian b4
Mixolydian b9
Lydian Minor
Lydian Augmented #9
Locrian bb7
Dorian b5
Messiaen IV
Messiaen IV n4
Messiaen IV n3
Messiaen IV n2
7sus4
7sus4 3rd Inversion
7sus4 2nd Inversion
7sus4 1st Inversion
Sus4 Triad
Sus2 Triad
Quartal
Messiaen III Inverse
Messiaen III Inverse n3
Messiaen III Inverse n2
Messiaen VI
Messiaen VI n4
Messiaen VI n3
Messiaen VI n2
Neapolitan
Superlocrian bb3
Mixolydian b5 b13
Mixolydian #11 b13
Lydian Augmented Dominant
Lydian Augmented #6
Locrian n2 b4
Double Harmonic Major
Ultraphrygian
Oriental
Lydian #2 #6
Locrian bb3 bb7
Ionian Augmented #2
Hungarian Minor
Messiaen V
Messiaen V n3
Messiaen V n2
Neapolitan Minor
Mixolydian Augmented
Lydian #6
Locrian Dominant
Ionian b2
Altered Locrian
Aeolian #4
Harmonic Minor
Mixolydian b9 b13
Lydian #9
Locrian n13
Ionian #5
Dorian #4
Altered Dominant dim7
Half Diminished
Diminished
Min7
Min7 3rd Inversion
Min7 2nd Inversion
Min7 1st Inversion
Messiaen II Truncated
Messiaen II Truncated n3
Messiaen II Truncated n2
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated n2
Maj7
Maj7 3rd Inversion
Maj7 2nd Inversion
Maj7 1st Inversion
Aug Maj7
Aug Maj7 3rd Inversion
Aug Maj7 2nd Inversion
Aug Maj7 1st Inversion
Major Triad
Major Triad 2nd Inversion
Major Triad 1st Inversion
Messiaen V Truncated
Messiaen V Truncated n2
Melodic Minor
Mixolydian b13
Lydian b7
Lydian #5
Locrian n9
Dorian b2
Altered
Raga Neelangi India
Raga Neelangi India n3
Raga Indupriya India
Dom7
Dom7 3rd Inversion
Dom7 2nd Inversion
Dom7 1st Inversion
Whole Tone Scale
Aug7
Dom7b5
Messiaen VI Truncated
Messiaen VI Truncated
Blues Scale
Raga Hamsanandi, Puriya India
Pentatonic add#9 (Blues)
Mixolydian Hexatonic
Hexatonic VI
Hexatonic IV
Min7b5
Min7b5 3rd Inversion
Min7b5 2nd Inversion
Min7b5 1st Inversion
Minor Maj7
Minor Maj7 3rd Inversion
Minor Maj7 2nd Inversion
Minor Maj7 1st Inversion
Minor Triad
Minor Triad 2ndInversion
Minor Triad 1st Inversion
Diminshed 7th
Diminished Triad
Diminished Triad 2nd Inversion
Diminished Triad 1st Inversion
Augmented Triad

Enigmatic Scales, Modes, Chords and Arpeggios using Tessitura Pro









source: http://mdecks.com/tessitura.phtml
The world of scales and modes just got more interesting!!!

Here's the Enigmatic Scale and its modes.

Tessitura Pro is an app for iPad and iPhone available on the App Store.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tessitura-pro/id1144493337?ls=1&mt=8

Tutorials
Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/lBlQaXq3yX0
Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/uAR6Boyt0X4
Watch part 3 here: https://youtu.be/6M2zu-hloiw
Watch part 4 here: https://youtu.be/U6xyUR0pX_c

Learn music structures from a new perspective. Understand the relationship between modes in structures.

Develop your ears and practice scales, arpeggios, chords and any structure you can imagine. Use it as a source of inspiration for improvisation and composition. An app that takes on the world of music structures in a unique and profound way!

List of Source Scales in Tessitura Pro (as of version 1.8)
Ionian =  Major
Melodic Minor
Harmonic Minor
Augmented Triad
Diminshed 7th
Whole Tone Scale
Chromatic Scale
Half Diminished
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated
Messiaen V Truncated
Messiaen III Inverse
Messiaen V
Messiaen II Truncated
Messiaen VI
Messiaen IV
Messiaen VII
Major Triad
Minor Triad
Sus4 Triad
Diminished Triad
Maj7
Min7
Min7b5
Dom7
Aug7
Major Pentatonic
Blues Scale
Raga Neelangi India
Dom7b5
Major Blues Scale
Dominant Bebop
Major Bebop
7sus4
Minor Maj7
Aug Maj7
Harmonic Major
Neapolitan = Jazz Minor b2 =  Neapolitan Minor
Neapolitan Minor
Double Harmonic Major = Byzantine =  Arabic =  Gipsy major
Enigmatic

List of all scales and modes in Tessitura Pro (as of version 1.8)
Chromatic Scale
Dominant Bebop
Phrygian addb5 Bebop
Mixolydian add#9 Bebop
Lydian addb2 Bebop
Locrian add7 Bebop
Ionian add#4 Bebop
Dorian addb6 Bebop
Aeolian addb9 Bebop
Major Bebop
Mixolydian b9 #9 b13 Bebop
Mixolydian addb9 Bebop
Lydian add#9 Bebop
Locrian add6 Bebop
Dorain add#4 Bebop
Altered Major Bebop
Aeolian add7 Bebop
Ionian
Phrygian
Mixolydian
Lydian
Locrian
Dorian
Aeolian
Messiaen VII
Messiaen VII n4
Messiaen VII n3
Messiaen VII n2
Messiaen VII Inverse n5
Enigmatic
Enigmatic Mixo add#4 no6
Enigmatic Lydian b6 bb7
Enigmatic Locrian add9
Enigmatic Ionian sus4
Enigmatic Dorian add7
Enigmatic Augmented Dominant
Major Blues Scale
Septatonic (Blues) VII
Septatonic (Blues) VI
Septatonic (Blues) V
Septatonic (Blues) III
Septatonic (Blues) II
Septatonic (Blues) I
Major Pentatonic
Pentatonic sus4 b7
Pentatonic sus4
Pentatonic Minor b6
Minor Pentatonic
Harmonic Major
Phrygian b4
Mixolydian b9
Lydian Minor
Lydian Augmented #9
Locrian bb7
Dorian b5
Messiaen IV
Messiaen IV n4
Messiaen IV n3
Messiaen IV n2
7sus4
7sus4 3rd Inversion
7sus4 2nd Inversion
7sus4 1st Inversion
Sus4 Triad
Sus2 Triad
Quartal
Messiaen III Inverse
Messiaen III Inverse n3
Messiaen III Inverse n2
Messiaen VI
Messiaen VI n4
Messiaen VI n3
Messiaen VI n2
Neapolitan
Superlocrian bb3
Mixolydian b5 b13
Mixolydian #11 b13
Lydian Augmented Dominant
Lydian Augmented #6
Locrian n2 b4
Double Harmonic Major
Ultraphrygian
Oriental
Lydian #2 #6
Locrian bb3 bb7
Ionian Augmented #2
Hungarian Minor
Messiaen V
Messiaen V n3
Messiaen V n2
Neapolitan Minor
Mixolydian Augmented
Lydian #6
Locrian Dominant
Ionian b2
Altered Locrian
Aeolian #4
Harmonic Minor
Mixolydian b9 b13
Lydian #9
Locrian n13
Ionian #5
Dorian #4
Altered Dominant dim7
Half Diminished
Diminished
Min7
Min7 3rd Inversion
Min7 2nd Inversion
Min7 1st Inversion
Messiaen II Truncated
Messiaen II Truncated n3
Messiaen II Truncated n2
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated
Messiaen Inverse III Truncated n2
Maj7
Maj7 3rd Inversion
Maj7 2nd Inversion
Maj7 1st Inversion
Aug Maj7
Aug Maj7 3rd Inversion
Aug Maj7 2nd Inversion
Aug Maj7 1st Inversion
Major Triad
Major Triad 2nd Inversion
Major Triad 1st Inversion
Messiaen V Truncated
Messiaen V Truncated n2
Melodic Minor
Mixolydian b13
Lydian b7
Lydian #5
Locrian n9
Dorian b2
Altered
Raga Neelangi India
Raga Neelangi India n3
Raga Indupriya India
Dom7
Dom7 3rd Inversion
Dom7 2nd Inversion
Dom7 1st Inversion
Whole Tone Scale
Aug7
Dom7b5
Messiaen VI Truncated
Messiaen VI Truncated
Blues Scale
Raga Hamsanandi, Puriya India
Pentatonic add#9 (Blues)
Mixolydian Hexatonic
Hexatonic VI
Hexatonic IV
Min7b5
Min7b5 3rd Inversion
Min7b5 2nd Inversion
Min7b5 1st Inversion
Minor Maj7
Minor Maj7 3rd Inversion
Minor Maj7 2nd Inversion
Minor Maj7 1st Inversion
Minor Triad
Minor Triad 2ndInversion
Minor Triad 1st Inversion
Diminshed 7th
Diminished Triad
Diminished Triad 2nd Inversion
Diminished Triad 1st Inversion
Augmented Triad

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Upper Structure Triad No.1 (bVII of IIm7)

source: http://mdecks.com/ust.phtml

Understanding Upper Structure Triads.
In this video we take a look at the bVII major triad over the root of a minor chord to get a dorian voicing (sound)


Here's the link to a free PDF download with the sheet music for the exercise
http://mdecks.com/images/bviiofiim7.pdf

Check the entire method at
http://mdecks.com/ust.phtml

Sunday, March 20, 2016

The Last of Us - How to compose music for games & film (EXPLAINED)



source: http://mdecks.com/
In this video we explain the entire process on how to compose a game music theme based on a temp track from the game "The Last of Us"

Piano Cover of "The Last of Us" and new theme composed by
Ariel J. Ramos
http://arieljramos.com

You can download the piano sheet music for free in PDF format at
http://mdecks.com/images/notthelastofus.pdf

We analyze the harmony using mapping tonal harmony pro
http://mdecks.com

Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Last of Us - How to compose music for games & film



source: http://mdecks.com/
In this video we compose a game music theme based on a temp track from the game "The Last of Us"

Piano Cover of "The Last of Us" and new theme composed by
Ariel J. Ramos
http://arieljramos.com

You can download the piano sheet music for free in PDF format at
http://mdecks.com/images/notthelastofus.pdf

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Hello - Adele (Harmonic Analysis, Piano Chords)





source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

We analyze the song Hello by Adele played on the piano. Learn the chords and the harmonic functions in the song

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Jazz Line No.2 Part 1 (Using Mapping Tonal Harmony)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml



This is an altered dominant chord lick. Learn how to improvise with this series by mDecks Music.



Watch Jazz Line No.2 Part 2 where we look at the lick from an intervalic perspective

https://youtu.be/l2_NC_zsWZo



Download the free pdf at:

http://mdecks.com/images/licks/lick2.pdf



Saxophonist

Mario Cerra



Pianist

Ariel J. Ramos



Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.



Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.



There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Jazz Line No.1 (Improvisation using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)





source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

This is a dominant chord lick.
Download the free pdf at:
http://mdecks.com/images/licks/lick1.pdf


Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Now’s The Time play along Eb Instruments (created using Mapping Tonal Ha...



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro

Do you want to practice “Nows The Time” in all keys at any tempo for any transposing instrument?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/nowsthetimeebinst.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/nowsthetimeebinst.mp3

More playalongs
http://mdecks.com/jazzplayalongs.phtml

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Satin Doll play-along (created using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro

Do you want to practice “Satin Doll” in all keys at any tempo?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/satindoll.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/satindoll.mp3

More playalongs
http://mdecks.com/jazzplayalongs.phtml

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Monday, February 15, 2016

Jazz Dorian (m7) Workout Play Along Medium Tempo (Mapping Tonal Harmony ...





source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro
This workout modulates by minor thirds

Do you want to practice this workout at any tempo?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/dorian.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/dorian.mp3

More Play Alongs
http://mdecks.com/jazzplayalongs.phtml

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Jazz Dominants Workout Play Along Medium Tempo (Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro
This workout modulates by minor thirds

Do you want to practice this workout at any tempo?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalong...

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalong...

More Play alongs
http://mdecks.com/jazzplayalongs.phtml

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Jazz Workout Play Along Turn Around IIm7b5 - V7b9 - Im6 (Mapping Tonal H...



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro
This workout modulates by minor thirds

Do you want to practice this workout at any tempo?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalong...

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalong...

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Jazz Workout Play Along Turn Around I7 - V7/II - V7/V - V7 - I7 (Mapping...



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro

Do you want to practice this workout at any tempo?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalong...

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalong...

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Blame It On My Youth play-along (created using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro
In this video we are showing Chord-Scales with Functional Notation.

Do you want to practice “Blame It On My Youth” in all keys at any tempo?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/blameitonmyyouth.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/blameitonmyyouth.mp3

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Blame It On My Youth play-along (created using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro
In this video we are showing Chord-Scales with Functional Notation.

Do you want to practice “Blame It On My Youth” in all keys at any tempo?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/blameitonmyyouth.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/blameitonmyyouth.mp3

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Saturday, February 6, 2016

How to Practice Polyrhythms



source: http://mdecks.com
How to Practice Polyrhythms.

http://mdecks.com/images/polyrhythms.pdf

visit mDecks for plenty of Music Apps and Music Books for beginner to advanced musicians. http://mdecks.com

Also check out Piano Technique Vol.1 by mDecks which includes polyrhythms
http://mdecks.com/ptbv1.phtml

Background music by
Mario Cerra http://mariocerra.com
and
Ariel J. Ramos http://arieljramos.com

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Yardbird Suite play-along (created using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro

Do you want to practice “Yardbird Suite” in all keys at any tempo?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/yardbirdsuite.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/yardbirdsuite.mp3

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Just In Time play-along (created using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)



source: http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml
This play-along was created using the smart player on Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6.7 for iPad & iPad Pro

Do you want to practice “Just In Time” in all keys at any tempo?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/justintime.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/justintime.mp3

Come visit us at http://mDecks.com
mDecks Music
Music Apps and Music Books
“Without Music, Life would be a mistake”

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 6 is an interactive music theory app accompanied by 7 workbooks to teach and study tonal harmony.

Learn about harmonic progressions and functions,. Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is an incredible tool for songwriters, composers, students and teachers. From Jazz & Classical to Pop, Rock & New Age music, this app will take your writing and understanding of tonal music and music theory to the next level. Learn how to use chords and interpret their harmonic functions. Use the app as a harmonic ear training tool.

There is also an optional collection of seven Workbooks for the app.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Beautiful (Aguilera) Harmonic Analysis using MTH Pro

How does Beautiful by Christina Aguilera work harmonically

Is
the deceptive resolution from V7/IV in third inversion (V42/IV) to the
VIm (vi) the most important cadence or the descending bass-line from E
down to B?
What do you think?

Georgia On My Mind play-along (using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)

Monday, February 1, 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Perdido play-along (using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro)









Do you want to practice “Perdido” in all keys at any tempo?
What is the harmonic progression in the song?
Study (or teach) tonal harmony with a map that reveals the secret of tonality.

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro
http://mdecks.com/mapharmony.phtml

Download the Free PDF at
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/perdido.pdf

Download the Free Audio Track
http://mdecks.com/images/mthplayalongs/perdido.mp3

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Why do we use E# (E sharp)