Theory Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

What is a major chord?

A

1st, major 3rd (4 half steps), and 5th (7 half steps). Eg C chord is C, E, G

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2
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Pentatonic scale

A

1, 2, 3, 5, 6

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3
Q

Chords in C

A

C, F, G

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4
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Chords in G

A

G, C. D

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5
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Chords in. D

A

D, G, A

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6
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Chords in A

A

A, D, E

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7
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Chords in E

A

E, A, B

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8
Q

Mnemonic for circle of 5ths,

A

Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle

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9
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Perfect 5th

A

Span of 5 notes eg C D E F G
Or
Starting with a note count 7 half steps up (or down) from your note. EG C-C#-D-D#-E-F-F#-G

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10
Q

What frets have Inlays?

A

3, 5, 7 (perfect 5th), 9, 12 (octave)

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11
Q

What are dots on a fretboard called

A

Front ones are “inlays” or “fretboard markers”

Side one are “side dots”

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12
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How do you make a minor chord?

A

Flat the 3rd.

1st, minor 3rd (3 half steps), and 5th (7 half steps). Eg C chord is C, Eflat, G

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