Is there any rule as to what chords go with single notes?,
bit of a noob question but i often have problems gettin chord stabs to go with other stuff in the tune ie. basslines etc..?
Chords and single notes
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i think it's best to just find ones that sound good to you. i usually find the notes that I want kinda 'jump out' a bit.
you can probably find some rules from classical music or maybe some jazz theory if you like but I think the ear and brain are better for finding relationships between notes/chords etc. there are only 12 evenly spaced notes per octave on a keyboard... and I find it much more enjoyable and useful to find the right one myself rather than look it up in a dusty old manual written by someoone with different ideas to me.
you can probably find some rules from classical music or maybe some jazz theory if you like but I think the ear and brain are better for finding relationships between notes/chords etc. there are only 12 evenly spaced notes per octave on a keyboard... and I find it much more enjoyable and useful to find the right one myself rather than look it up in a dusty old manual written by someoone with different ideas to me.
Re: Chords and single notes
There aren't any 'rules' as such, but there are going to be things that just sound a bit naff. You might benefit from learning scales and diatonic chords ( there are chords built on each scale degree in a scale )kristofason wrote:Is there any rule as to what chords go with single notes?,
bit of a noob question but i often have problems gettin chord stabs to go with other stuff in the tune ie. basslines etc..?
Some would argue against learning theory but if you are experiencing difficulties, you may find it useful. Certainly, by knowing the basics you would give yourself a springboard in understanding things like chords, harmony and counterpoint. Most of the basic stuff can be learnt in an afternoon.
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