{"id":10803,"date":"2015-12-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=10803"},"modified":"2024-10-16T05:01:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:01:55","slug":"bitonality-license-to-play-on-two-keys-at-once-playing-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/bitonality-license-to-play-on-two-keys-at-once-playing-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitonality: License to Play In Two Keys At Once (Playing Outside)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playing outside<\/em> is a higher dimension of playing. <\/p>\n

I’m sure you’ve heard musicians play weird and outside the box<\/em> ideas? Well, that\u2019s not totally what outside playing<\/em> is all about. Playing Outside is not only about thinking outside the box. It’s about removing the box altogether.<\/p>\n

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Have you heard musicians (mostly jazz) play things that are way beyond convention, abstract and sometimes confusing? Sometimes, it makes you want to believe they are just playing notes randomly. However, what they’re doing is far from random and that’s the beauty of it. It’s abstract and intentional.<\/p>\n

Several years ago, I had a misconception of what playing outside<\/a><\/em> actually was. I thought that playing outside was about touching chromatic tones with randomness and unpredictability. There were times when I\u2019d try it and succeed. And everybody would call me “bad”<\/i> (as in “good,” of course). But that\u2019s really not what playing outside is.<\/p>\n

Playing outside involves several outside the box<\/i> principles that will eventually take you to a point where you will think like there\u2019s no box<\/strong>. One of the principles we’re going to cover in this lesson is bitonality<\/strong> – one of several outside the box<\/em> concepts you’ll now have at your disposal.<\/p>\n

The Box – Tonality<\/b><\/h2>\n

The best way to start this outside the box<\/i> lesson is to make you realize that there\u2019s a box and also show you where it is. This box is called tonality<\/strong> or key<\/strong>. Don’t get me wrong, tonality is good. It has a way of creating a key center by generating an attraction <\/i>towards a particular note. <\/p>\n

For beginners, intermediate and pre-advanced players, exploring tonal ideas is captivating. However, for the advanced player who is probably tired of the conventional way of doing this, he or she is desirous of thinking outside the box or better yet, thinking like there\u2019s no box.<\/p>\n

Someone once said: “Learn the rules, then break the rules.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tonality locks you in a seven-sided box. <\/b>In the concept of tonality, there are seven principal notes. Other notes are called chromatic (which means colorful<\/i>) notes. Tonality creates an illusion that outside these seven notes is like traveling to space.<\/p>\n

Bitonality unlocks the box. <\/b>Imagine the tonal freedom that will be yours to know that you can safely go outside<\/i> the seven established conventional sides of the box. Outside the box here refers to a foreign or related tonality. With bitonality, you can travel to space and come back to the earth safely. Yes!<\/em><\/p>\n

Most people have been locked so long in tonality that they are afraid of trying bitonality. It\u2019s my desire to unshackle you from tonality and show you how you can play outside.<\/p>\n

Bitonality – Definition<\/b><\/h2>\n

Bitonality simply means [being in] two tonalities<\/i> [at once]. Bi<\/em> \u2013 2 | tonality<\/em> \u2013 key centers.<\/p>\n

Bitonality is the process of playing in two key centers at once. I know you\u2019re probably wondering how it’s possible to be in more than one key at once. Well, you\u2019ll see, step-by-step, how we can play in two key centers at once. Bitonality is pretty much like having two tonal centers around the box.<\/p>\n

Inside<\/b> the box: Tonality has already created a box. Playing inside<\/em> is the conventional way of sticking to the 7 notes of the key.<\/p>\n

Outside<\/b> the box: This is a related or foreign tonality that is outside the box (prevalent key).<\/p>\n

There are different perspectives to bitonality. There are different principles as well in both traditional and popular music styles. However, our focus in this lesson is on bitonality from the perspective of the tritone progression and how we can use it to create an inside <\/i>vs outside <\/i>effect while playing.<\/p>\n

Tritone Progression – Definition<\/b><\/h2>\n

An octave is naturally divisible into 12 equal parts. The octave of C:
\n\"bitonality\"<\/p>\n

…has 12 different parts:
\n\"bitonality\"<\/p>\n

Each part is what we call a “semitone progression<\/a>.” The tritone<\/a><\/strong> is a melodic progression that divides an octave into two equal parts. If we divide an octave into 2 parts, each part will have 6 semitone progressions.
\n<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

A tritone progression from C is F# (or G\u266d). Therefore the melodic progression between the notes below are a tritone progression.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019ve understood what a tritone progression means, let\u2019s look at the bitonal perspectives of the tritone progression.<\/p>\n

Bitonal Perspectives Of The Tritone<\/b><\/h2>\n

Our goal with the tritone progression is to build another tonality on it. Considering that F# and G\u266d are a tritone progression from C, we can build tonality on F# or G\u266d and play simultaneously in both keys. In this case, C is the inside<\/strong> and G\u266d or F# is the outside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Inside<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

Outside<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

In this light, we can use two scale tones for every scale-degree – one from the inside<\/em> and one from the outside<\/em>. Here\u2019s a bitonal view of scale degrees in the key C:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Scale Degree<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Inside<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Outside<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

1st<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

F\u266f or G\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2nd<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

G\u266f or A\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3rd<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

A\u266f or B\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

4th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

B or C\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

5th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

G<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

C\u266f or D\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

6th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

D\u266f or E\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

7th<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

E\u266f or F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Same thing can be applied to all the major keys.<\/p>\n

Below is a chart inside and outside keys:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Inside<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Outside<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

F\u266f or G\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

C\u266f or D\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

G<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

G\u266f or A\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

D\u266f or E\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

A\u266f or B\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

B or C\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

F\u266f or G\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

G<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

C\u266f or D\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

G\u266f or A\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

D\u266f or E\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

A\u266f or B\u266d<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

E\u266f or F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

From the chart above,<\/p>\n

    \n
  • ALL F\u266f or G\u266d scale tones can be used on C as scale tones and vice-versa.<\/li>\n
  • ALL G scale tones can be used on C\u266f or D\u266d as scale tones and vice-versa.<\/li>\n
  • ALL G\u266f or A\u266d scale tones can be used on D as scale tones and vice-versa.<\/li>\n
  • ALL A scale tones can be used on D\u266f or E\u266d as scale tones and vice-versa.<\/li>\n
  • ALL A\u266f or B\u266d scale tones can be used on E as scale tones and vice-versa.<\/li>\n
  • ALL B scale tones can be used on E\u266f or F as scale tones and vice-versa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Bitonality is Theoretically<\/i> Related<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The relationship between these two tonalities is an important one in Jazz and Classical music. Here\u2019s how it works. Disregarding spelling, C Dom7th and G\u266d Dom7th have something in common.<\/p>\n

    C Dom7th
    \n
    \nF\u266f Dom7th
    \n<\/p>\n

    If the skeleton (3rd<\/sup> and 7th<\/sup>) of each dominant chord is played, we\u2019ll have:<\/p>\n

    C Dom 7th<\/sup>
    \n<\/p>\n

    F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup>
    \n<\/p>\n

    Disregarding spelling, the skeleton of C Dom7th and that of F\u266f Dom7th are one and the same.<\/p>\n

    C Dom 7th<\/sup>
    \n<\/p>\n

    F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup>
    \n<\/p>\n

    The skeleton of C Dom 7th<\/sup> above is also the skeleton of F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup>. It can be seen as the third and seventh of C Dom 7th<\/sup> or as the 7th<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> of F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

    Let’s see how this equivalence works.<\/p>\n

    A 2-5-1 progression in the key of F is basically a movement of chords from G to C to F.<\/p>\n

    The common practice is G minor > C Dom 7th<\/sup> > F Major.<\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    However, C Dom 7th<\/sup> can be substituted with F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup>. This will yield a chromatic progression:<\/p>\n

    G minor > F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup> > F Major<\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    <\/p>\n

    If we switch perspectives, we can graduate from seeing this as a substitution to seeing it as bitonality<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    Bitonality in F will involve two keys \u2013 F and B (its tritone). If we look carefully at G minor > F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup> > F Major<\/strong> from the bitonality standpoint, we\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n

    G minor is chord #2 in F major… Inside.<\/p>\n

    F\u266f Dom 7th<\/sup> is chord #5 of B major… Outside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    F Major is Chord #1 in F major… Inside.<\/p>\n

    Bitonality\u00ae is powered by Tritone Substitutions\u00ae.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Bitonality is Practically<\/i> Abstract<\/b><\/h2>\n

    A closer look at the major scales of F\u266f and C will show how foreign they are from each other.<\/p>\n

    C major:
    \n<\/p>\n

    F\u266f major:
    \n<\/p>\n

    Without regard to spelling, the major scales of C and F\u266f share only two notes in common \u2013 B and F (and these notes are a tritone progression<\/em>).<\/p>\n


    \n<\/p>\n

    The remaining 5 tones of each tonality are pentatonic scales. If F and B are removed from the major scales of C and F\u266f, we\u2019ll have two pentatonic scales:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • F\u266f Pentatonic<\/li>\n
    • C Pentatonic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


      \n<\/p>\n

      Have you ever imagined playing F\u266f pentatonic over C Dom 7th<\/sup>? (Yeah! I\u2019m beginning to take your mind outside<\/i> the box<\/i> aka \u2013 \u201ctonality\u201d of C):<\/p>\n

      <\/p>\n

      Those notes are foreign right? But that\u2019s the idea of going outside. Without regard for spelling, we can see 80% of the notes of this outside pentatonic as altered extensions of the C Dom 7th<\/sup>:<\/p>\n

      D\u266d is the \u266d9 extension:
      \n<\/p>\n

      D\u266f is the \u266f9 extension:
      \n<\/p>\n

      G\u266d is the \u266d5 extension:
      \n<\/p>\n

      G\u266f is the \u266f5 extension:
      \n<\/p>\n

      Do you need an altered sound? Do you need to beef up your dominant 7th<\/sup> chord? Then, embrace bitonality from the perspective of the tritone. These altered tones will give you that abstract<\/i> tinge you\u2019re looking for. Moving from outside<\/em> to inside<\/em> or vice-versa is only a half-step away.<\/p>\n

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      Bitonality is Musical<\/i> Freedom<\/b><\/h2>\n

      For cyclical (or circular) progressions, bitonality offers you freedom and harmonic sophistication as a reward for your adventure. For every cyclical progression, the choice of being inside or venturing outside is at your discretion. However, endeavor to end<\/strong> on the inside.<\/p>\n

      2-5-1 progression in F<\/b><\/h3>\n

      The harmonic destination is to chord #1 (which I recommend that you stay inside<\/em>).<\/p>\n

      Here are three variations for taking your 2-5-1 progression outside.<\/p>\n

      <\/b>
      \nVariation 1 \u2013 Inside, Outside, Inside<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      • G min9 is chord #2 in F major… Inside.<\/li>\n
      • F\u266f Dom7 [\u266f9, \u266f5] is chord #5 of B major… Outside<\/b>.<\/li>\n
      • F Maj9 is chord #1 in F… Inside (recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


        \n
        \n<\/p>\n

        Variation 2 \u2013 Outside, Outside, Inside<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        • C\u266f Dom7 [\u266f9, \u266f5] is chord #2 of B major… Outside<\/b>.<\/li>\n
        • F\u266f Dom7 [\u266f9, \u266f5] is chord #5 of B major… Outside<\/b>.<\/li>\n
        • F Maj9 is chord #1 in F major… Inside (recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


          \n
          \n<\/p>\n

          Variation 3 \u2013 Outside, Inside, Inside<\/b><\/p>\n

            \n
          • C\u266f Dom7 [\u266f9, \u266f5] is chord #2 of B major… Outside<\/b>.<\/li>\n
          • C Dom13 add9 is chord #5 in F major… Inside<\/li>\n

            .<\/p>\n

          • F Maj9 is chord #1 in F major… Inside (recommended).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


            \n
            \n<\/p>\n

            So you can play a longer progression like the 7-3-6-2-5-1-4 progression.<\/p>\n

              \n
            • 7 \u2013 outside or inside,<\/li>\n
            • 3 \u2013 outside or inside,<\/li>\n
            • 6 \u2013 outside or inside,<\/li>\n
            • 2 – outside or inside,<\/li>\n
            • 5 \u2013 outside or inside,<\/li>\n
            • 1 \u2013 outside or inside,<\/li>\n
            • then 4 \u2013 inside (compulsory).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Whatever the case, let your harmonic destination end on the inside. There are exceptions to this guide once you master bitonality effectively.<\/p>\n

              Final Words<\/b><\/h2>\n

              Bitonality offers you the tonal freedom of departing from the conventional 7-sided box you are locked in to have a feel of foreign and related tonalities. <\/p>\n

              With bitonality, you can make a cyclic progression exciting by playing inside or outside and even combining the two at your discretion and to the utmost surprise of your listeners. However, don\u2019t forget to make your destination an inside<\/i> chord (unless you can handle the outcome, or the situation demands you end outside). There are memorable moments you can create with outside playing – especially when you end outside. You\u2019ll get everyone to believe that you are a bad cat.<\/em> If you don\u2019t do it appropriately, you\u2019ll sound like an amateur player who played the wrong chord. You can take the risk of ending outside or stick to the safest \u2013 inside.<\/p>\n

              Thank you very much. We\u2019re not done yet with playing outside. I\u2019ll return with another concept on side-stepping shortly. I\u2019ll be waiting outside the box<\/i> til’ then.<\/p>\n

              P.S.<\/p>\n

              The basic chord quality used in this perspective to bitonality is the dominant chord. This doesn\u2019t mean that other chord qualities cannot be used. However, as a basic introduction to bitonality, dominant chords will serve as effective guides. Being effective in other chord qualities is just a matter of time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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