MUSIC THEORY: Applying I, IV, V Chords to any Melody

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Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question...

Q: I read in a music theory book that nearly any song can be broken down to using three chords played behind any melody built from the first, fourth and fifth chords found within the key. If this is true, can you explain this theory, and maybe even demonstrate it using a simple common melody to show how this might actually work?
Max -- Sweden

A: This is a very interesting concept and one which I was first introduced to by a teacher I had at a workshop where we were discussing the art of performing audience requests. You know, when someone comes up to the front of the stage and asks if the band knows a certain piece. And, that's when I first discovered that the chords of the three main chord families can be used to play pretty much any song requested to a band. That is -- so long as the singer knows the basic vocal melody and enough of the words to basically fake it. In the video I discuss why this works and I demonstrate the process with a well known piece.

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[jsaic]

could you do one for minor chords, andrew?

[Knarsens]

@asf1187 Congratulations. That is a great achievment...

Great lessons, Andrew :)

[cjkeegan100]

So that's how a lot of songs will be written then starting with the vocals then rhythm and whatever else over that until you have a hit.

[AtomicJimmyMack]

@TheMonkeysGoOoh It is written one octave below middle C for reasons of clarity. It actually sounds one octave lower than that even.

[TheMonkeysGoOoh]

On the staff, where is the low E note located?

[teletran8]

That is sooooo cool Andrew! Thx for sharing. :)

[joseglv]

Great Lesson Andrew....

I´ve allways done this from hear but this is simple to understand the theory!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jaynesgang]

Nicely done Andrew. Very clear and concise. Thank you for this.

[69camarotru]

I dig the way u explain things , all my questions are answered with your videos ,

[pbskl]

@soho2014 Seconded.