Majesty

After speaking to M_is_D, we have decided to start our lessons on harmony. M_is_D already has a firm concept on intervals, inversions as well as Major and Minor scales. This first lesson will start with Triads in the Major scale.

If anyone would like to make comments or ask questions feel free to PM me and I will address them in the thread.

LESSON - Part I:

M_is_D,

as you know there are 7 steps within a Major scale. These "steps" are refered to as "degrees". These degrees are also identified by Roman numerals. I will use the C major scale as an example.

C D E F G A B
I ii iii IV V vi vii



Take note that the Roman numerals are either Upper case or Lower case.
Each of these degrees have their own individual properties and the cases of the Roman numerals identify these characteristics.

Not only are the scale degrees identified by Roman numerals but also by name.

I - Tonic
ii - Supertonic
iii - Mediant
IV - Subdominant
V - Dominant
vi - Submediant
vii - Leading Tone

It is very important that you learn and memorize the names of the Scale degrees. I will end part one of the lesson here to give you some time to digest the info and to learn the names of the scale degrees.

Let me know when you are ready to continue.