Exercise 1 (cont.)

by: Chris Collins

Now do ex. #1 A, B, and C starting from the 3rd, 5th, and 7th of each
chord colors - Try Ascending and Descending

Ex. #1 A. Learning Maj 7ths - Ascending from the THIRD (first 4 of 12 bars)

...complete the exercise through all 12 keys

Ex. #1 B. Learning Maj 7ths - Ascending from the FIFTH

Ex. #1 C. Learning Maj 7ths - descending from the SEVENTH

Notice the unique shape and melodic contour that is created by each variation
of Ex.#1. Practice HEARING the difference.

Be sure to practice starting from diiferent key centers on the Circle of fifths.