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So, those are the intervals between each chord in the chord scale! When the key changes (e.g. if we change key from A major to B major), then we just move this whole pattern accordingly, still keeping those W and H intervals in between the chords.

For example, a very common major key progression is: I IV V (e.g. E, A, B)

Keep learning and experimenting and everything will become clear very soon.

The H stands for "half step" - this is the equivalent of a single fret space on your guitar. So, if you were back on the 3rd fret on the low E string, moving up a half step would put you at the 4th fret (the note Ab).

Another common one is: vi IV I V (e.g. C#m, A, E, B)

If you've been playing guitar for even just a short amount of time, I'm sure you'll have heard of "scales". The most common scales guitarists think of are related to lead guitar/soloing, where a harmony is created one note at a time. However, there are also "chord scales", which work in a similar way to regular scales, but this time the scale represents a sequence of chords.

So you can basically mix the sequence around a bit and pull out your own chord progression.

Those songs we hear on the mainstream airwaves - simple, aren't they? They also follow a very similar formula. This formula is seen by many as the basis of "western music", and popular music especially makes use of organic "rules", just as the physical universe has its own mysterious laws.

I ii iii IV V vi vii

Now, if the "I" (tonic) chord is A major, how would we know what chords the other numerals represent? Well, as it's a chord scale, it's all about the intervals in between each chord in the scale.

So, what does that mean?! Firstly, the use of Roman numerals I won't get into right now, but there is a very good reason for using them (trust me!)

The more you learn about this stuff, the more you realise how closely related regular scales and chord scales are. Then you realise how closely individual chords are related to both the chord scale and regular scale.

This is our "pot" from which we can pull our major key progression (we'll look at minor key another time!)

Most songs are written in a major key or a minor key, but both types are based on the same sequence of chords. Let's take a look at the major key chord scale to make this a bit clearer:

"I" is known as the "tonic chord" as it's the first chord in the chord scale. This is the chord that defines the key of a song (or part of a song). If the tonic chord is A major, then the key of the song is most likely the same, A major.

Also, to make it more interesting, we can modify and extend the chords themselves. For example, instead of just playing a regular E major chord, we could play E7 or Eadd9. However, knowing how to spice individual chords up is a whole lesson in itself.

You're probably thinking "is it really that simple?" well, this is only the very basic application of the chord scale, and although many songs only use sequences from within this scale, it's often more interesting to include chords that lie outside the scale. These are known as "gateway" chords that create links between the chords within the chord scale.

The W stands for "whole step" - this is the equivalent of a two fret space on your guitar. So, if you were on the 3rd fret on the low E string (the note G), moving up a whole step would put you at the 5th fret (the note A).

I - W - ii - W - iii - H - IV - W - V - W - vi - W - vii - H - then the cycle begins again at I!

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So where do we go from here? This article should have got you in the right frame of mind to delve deeper into the theory behind this. There are many decent resources on the web to help you (and don't forget the paper guitar books!)

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There are so many very good music institutes, colleges, and guitar methods that can help in the quest for education. However, make sure that any program will deliver an authentic education and not just bits and pieces of music theory. Most importantly, do not procrastinate. If musical opportunity knocks, be prepared to open the door. The key here is preparation through education.

Imagine walking on to a stage with complete strangers. The musical director announces that the song structure is a ii, IV, vi, V, I chord progression in the key of five flats and to extend the IV chord to it's furthest diatonic extension. The very next thing heard is the drummer clicking off the tempo. This scenario would be quite intimidating for many guitarists.

Visit any music store in the world. There is bound to be someone sitting on an amplifier speed picking arpeggios or some other scale. At first glance, many might think that this individual is very, very, talented. In fact, he/she might very well be very talented. However, if this individual has been relying only on guitar tabs, he/she would, most likely fall short, if confronted with a difficult chord progression or key signature change.

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All of the guitar tabs in the world won't help in that scenario. In other words, for those who had been relying only on guitar tabs for his/her musical background, the above referenced chord progression would, most likely, turn into a musical train wreck. Contrast that with an ability to walk on to any stage, with any artist group, and play through every chord progression, in any key signature. Once again, guitar tabs do not, generally, educate one in overall music theory. Most often, guitar tabs help one learn to play something that already exists.

I'm sure most of us wish that years ago, when we first started playing the guitar, we would have had access to guitar tabs. Unfortunately, for those of us who were playing and performing through the sixties, seventies, and eighties, guitar tabs had not been perfected yet. To learn a song, many guitarists were forced to place their ears up against a speaker and learn the song in real time. Of course, for those who could sight read music, the task of learning a song was quite simple.

In today's musical environment, guitar tabs have become a great source for learning songs, guitar solos, and guitar chords quickly. It's very important however, not to rely on guitar tabs as a substitute for an authentic music education. Guitarists who intend on progressing to the national and international stage should constantly strive to become more educated.

Guitar Tabs And An Authentic Music Education

Guitar tabs are great tools. Use them for what they are. Education is your best bet for maintaining longevity in your chosen field, playing the guitar. Until next time, practice, practice, practice.

Far too many guitar players are relying on speed and flash! However, when all is said and done, the individuals that have taken the time to learn their instrument and all related music theory will, most likely, be the most successful overall. It's actually very complimentary to get a late night call from a producer who needs help with creating a well-constructed guitar solo or help with the overall flow and dynamics of a song. Once again, guitar tabs, in general, will not help in this situation. However, education will!

Nothing can replace a thorough knowledge of music theory. Especially when it pertains to guitar. Perhaps you've heard the old saying, the guitar is the easiest instrument to learn, but the hardest to master. There's a good reason for this saying. There are hundreds and hundreds of musical options that can be utilized on the guitar when approaching any playing situation. In other words, the more informed choices one has regarding an approach to a particular musical scenario, the better the outcome. Informed choices are a result of authentic education.