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FLOW Me To The Moon - Progresison Path is Just a Flowing Curve?
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Hey Reader, We test the fretboard map on somewhat challenging territory by covering an elaborate chord progression. It's not something you got to memorize, but observe how simple it is under the hood - and worth trying, even with just a power chord. In this one-minute lesson, we take the classic Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" and use it as a gateway to understanding the universal map. I've kept the visuals simple to demonstrate how even an apparently complex musical piece follows the same fundamental laws of music, same paths. It appears like a flowing current (I tried animating this flow), still within the boundaries of what has been established as the most pleasant musical system to a human ear - the diatonic scale, and it shows very clearly on such defined geometric layout. You haven't seen it yet demonstrated like this, so If you wonder what I'm talking about, click the video link above. I make these visual demos on my phone so it's not a perfect presentation but it will get you thinking of that flow path, and how to visualize and anticipate what your next chord could be. This specific progression path actually follows the circle of fourths, and many other popular songs use it as well, but that's for another lesson. I've made this to give you another perspective and bring awareness to how playful and neatly organized this instrument is. The second half of video is interesting, because it goes through the whole 12 frets, the musical "river" just keeps flowing through the zones. Let me know if if you liked it, or if you want to see this melody breakdown on one pattern. Mmaybe you've got a song on your mind you'd like to see in one of these demos? Send a quick reply, looking forward to it. Click Here to Watch "Fly Me To The Moon" Video on YouTube Catch you on the fretboard, Vedran 🎸 What The Chord |
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