July Beginner - Old Fashioned Love Song Thursdays 11 AM Pacific Time July 4 & 11
Description: This month we will explore the 1971 hit Just An Old Fashioned Love Song by Three Dog Night Alright my jammin’ babes, it’s time to explore the weather patterns of the Key of G; the sunny major side playing with the cloudy minor side. This song has only 2 chord progressions, the verse is dark and moody, the chorus bright and cheerful and the music theory behind the changes is fascinating! Join me this month as we memorize (yes, memorize!) this song and discuss the interplay between the two tonal centers using the G Jam card. Prepare for class by listening to the song here.
Skills acquired: Ear training Chord progression knowledge Nashville Number System Major vs minor key
Prerequisites: Experience with some basic 1st position chords including G, C, D, A, Em, B7 is recommended.