Gordies Songwriting Series

Video 1: Chord Tones vs Scale Tones

When we discuss different chordal possibilities in our workshops it’s important to make sure we are speaking the same language. This video addresses why chords are called 7th and 11th and 13th etc. and also why progressions is called a “One – Four – Five” or “I – IV – V”.

Handout to go with Video

Download the Harmonized Scale Cheat Sheet