{"id":15316,"date":"2016-11-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=15316"},"modified":"2024-10-07T15:16:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T23:16:58","slug":"exposed-the-magic-number-in-chord-progressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/exposed-the-magic-number-in-chord-progressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: The Magic Number In Root Progressions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You arrived this page because you want to find out the magic number in root progressions.<\/p>\n<p>I guarantee you that if you find out this magic number and how it is applied, it will revolutionize your knowledge of root progressions and transform your playing overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Right before we get into all that we&#8217;re covering in today&#8217;s lesson, let&#8217;s take a look at root progressions.<\/p>\n<h2>A Review On Root Progressions<\/h2>\n<p>Every chord, irrespective of certain factors like quality, width, and so on, has a note that it is derived from. That note is called its root note.<\/p>\n<p>A chord is usually named after its root note. For example, the triad below:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n\u2026is derived from C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;therefore its root note is C. Although the C major triad consists of C, E and G, it is called the C major triad and this is because C is the root of the chord.<\/p>\n<p>The root of the D minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n\u2026is D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe root note of the E major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,Gs,B,Ds&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n\u2026is E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe root note of the C# diminished seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Cs,E,G,Bb,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n\u2026is C#:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Cs,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe root note of the G major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,B,D,Fs&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n\u2026is G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em>&#8220;What Is A Root Progression?&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>A root progression is a product of the movement from one root note to another. Root progressions are basically an outline of the movement of the lowest notes in a chord progression.<\/p>\n<p>In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a chord progression from the C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the D minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,D,F,A,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;with C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;and D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;on the bass, produces a C-D root progression. Due to the fact that C and D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,D,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;are the first and second tones of the C major scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a C-D root progression is usually represented as a 1-2 root progression.<\/p>\n<p>Always remember that in root progressions, the focus is on the root notes and not the overall harmony, and that&#8217;s why I said earlier that root progressions are an outline of the root notes in a given chord progression.<\/p>\n<h2>The Strongest Root Progressions<\/h2>\n<p>Within the environment of key (aka &#8211; &#8220;tonality&#8221;), root progressions can move from one root note to another. For example, in the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a root progression can move from C (which is the first tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to E (which is the third tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;and then to D (which is the second tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nHowever, the strongest root progressions in tonal music (music that is played in a given key &#8211; whether major or minor), are root progressions that descend by a fifth.<\/p>\n<p>Still in the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;although the note C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can progress to any other note in the key, the strongest root progression from C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is to F:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is a fifth below C.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Why Does A Descent In Fifths Produce The Strongest Root Progressions?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In every key (whether major or minor), the most important tone is the first tone (aka &#8211; &#8220;the tonic&#8221;) and the next to it in importance is the fifth tone (aka &#8211; &#8220;the dominant&#8221;.)<\/p>\n<p>In the key of C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the tonic and dominant are C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;and G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The strongest root progression within the environment of a key is from the dominant to the tonic. In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;its a root progression from G (the dominant):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to C (the tonic):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe movement from the dominant to the tonic is the strongest root progression because of the sense of finality it has. This explains why most songs end with a 5-1 root progression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submission:<\/strong> Although there are other strong progressions in the key, the strongest is in fifths.<\/p>\n<h2>The <em>Magic Number<\/em> In Root Progressions<\/h2>\n<p>The magic number in root progressions is &#8220;FIVE.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At this point, I don&#8217;t need to remind you that the term dominant is synonymous with five. The chord progression from the dominant chord to the tonic chord is a model for all strong root progressions.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Let&#8217;s Quickly Explore The Magic Number (5)&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the strongest root progression from a given note can be determined by applying the magic number.<\/p>\n<p>A fifth above C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA fifth above D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is A:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA fifth above E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA fifth above F:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA fifth above G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA fifth above A:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nFrom what we&#8217;ve covered, the strongest root progression any degree of the scale is a fifth above it. Let&#8217;s expound on this.<\/p>\n<h3><em>&#8220;Here Are The Strongest Root Progression To All The Degrees Of The Scale&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<h4><em>&#8220;To The First Degree&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The strongest root progression to the first tone of the scale is from the fifth tone. This gives a 5-1 root progression. In the key of C, that&#8217;s a G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;root progression.<\/p>\n<h4><em>&#8220;To The Second Degree&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The strongest root progression to the second tone of the scale is from the sixth tone. This gives a 6-2 root progression. In the key of C, that&#8217;s an A:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;root progression.<\/p>\n<h4><em>&#8220;To The Third Degree&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The strongest root progression to the third tone of the scale is from the seventh tone. This gives a 7-3 root progression. In the key of C, that&#8217;s a B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;root progression.<\/p>\n<h4><em>&#8220;To The Fourth Degree&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The strongest root progression to the fourth tone of the scale is from the first tone. This gives a 1-4 root progression. In the key of C, that&#8217;s a C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to F:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;root progression.<\/p>\n<h4><em>&#8220;To The Fifth Degree&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The strongest root progression to the fifth tone of the scale is from the second tone. This gives a 2-5 root progression. In the key of C, that&#8217;s a D:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;root progression.<\/p>\n<h4><em>&#8220;To The Sixth Degree&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>The strongest root progression to the sixth tone of the scale is from the third tone. This gives a 3-6 root progression. In the key of C, that&#8217;s an E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to A:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,,&amp;color=CCFF00&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;root progression.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;m sure that your knowledge of the &#8220;magic number&#8221; can help you create the strongest root progressions. I&#8217;ll see you in another lesson where we&#8217;ll further our discussion on root progressions.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this lesson, you&#8217;ll discover the magic number in root progressions and take your playing to the next level with it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":22729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[252,25,416,350,9,20],"tags":[17,2180,2325],"class_list":["post-15316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beginners","category-chords-progressions","category-experienced-players","category-music-etc","category-piano","category-playing-songs","tag-basic-songs","tag-root-progression","tag-root-progressions","post-wrapper","thrv_wrapper"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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