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Title: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on March 04, 2009, 12:09:43 PM
Now that we've tackled the keys C, C#/Db, D, Eb, E, F, and G, it's time for the next key, Ab.  Here it is:

Major Scale
               
Ab major scale: Ab=1  Bb=2  C=3  Db=4  Eb=5  F=6  G=7


Scale Degree Chords

1 = Ab-C-Eb,  C-Eb-Ab,  Eb-Ab-C
2 = Bb-Db-F,  Db-F-Bb,  F-Bb-Db
3 = C-Eb-G,  Eb-G-C,  G-C-Eb
4 = Db-F-Ab,  F-Ab-Db,  Ab-Db-F
5 = Eb-G-Bb,  Gb-B-Eb,  Bb-Eb-G
6 = F-Ab-C,  Ab-C-F,  C-F-Ab
7 = G-Bb-Db,  Bb-Db-G,  Db-G-Bb


Basic Progressions

1-5-1

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)           
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)             
(repeat)           

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
Eb / G-Bb-Eb (5)
(repeat)           

Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
Eb / Bb-Eb-G (5)
(repeat)           

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)
(repeat)


1-V7-1 progression

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)           
Eb / Eb-G-Bb-Db (5)       
(repeat)             

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
Eb / G-Bb-Db-Eb (5)
(repeat)             

Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
Eb / Bb-Db-Eb-G (5)
(repeat)

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)     
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)   
(repeat)             

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
Eb / Eb-G-Bb-Db (5)
(repeat)


1-4-1 progression

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)           
Db / Db-F-Ab (4)   
(repeat)         

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
Db / Ab-Db-F (4)
(repeat)                     

Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
Db / Db-F-Ab (4)
(repeat)

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
Db / F-Ab-Db (4)
(repeat)


1-4-5-1 progression

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)         
Db / Db-F-Ab (4)   
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)             
(repeat)           

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
Db / Ab-Db-F (4)
Eb / G-Bb-Eb (5)
(repeat)                           

Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
Db / Db-F-Ab (4)
Eb / Bb-Eb-G (5)
(repeat)

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
Db / F-Ab-Db (4)
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)
(repeat)


1-4-V7-1 progression

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)                   
Db / Db-F-Ab (4)                   
Eb / Eb-G-Bb-Db (5)                 
(repeat)                 

Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
Db / Ab-Db-F (4)
Eb / G-Bb-Db-Eb (5)
(repeat)                 

Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
Db / Db-F-Ab (4)
Eb / Bb-Db-Eb-G (5)
(repeat)

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)         
Db / F-Ab-Db (4)         
Eb / Eb-G-Bb-Db (5)       
(repeat)                 

Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
Db / F-Ab-Db (4)
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)
(repeat)


Dominant 7th chord to 4

Ab / Ab-C-Eb-Gb                       
Db / Db-F-Ab (4 of Ab)           
(repeat)                   

Ab / Ab-C-Eb-Gb
Db / Ab-Db-F (4 of Ab)
(repeat)                       

Ab / C-Eb-Gb-Ab           
Db / Db-F-Ab (4 of Ab)     
(repeat)                   

Ab / Eb-Gb-Ab-C
Db / F-Ab-Db (4 of Ab)
(repeat)

Ab / Gb-Ab-C-Eb
Db / F-Ab-Db (4 of Ab)
(repeat)


7-3-6 progression

G / G-Bb-Db (7)             
C / C-Eb-G (3)             
F / F-Ab-C (6)             
(repeat)                         

G / G-Bb-Db (7)
C / Eb-G-C (3)
F / F-Ab-C (6)
(repeat)

G / G-Bb-Db (7)
C / G-C-Eb (3)
F / Ab-C-F (6)
(repeat)

G / Bb-Db-G (7)     
C / C-Eb-G (3)     
F / C-F-Ab (6)     
(repeat)           

G / Db-G-Bb (7)
C / Eb-G-C (3)
F / F-Ab-C (6)
(repeat)


2-5-1 progression

Bb / Bb-Db-F (2)                 
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)               
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)           
(repeat)                               

Bb / F-Bb-Db (2)
Eb / G-Bb-Eb (5)
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
(repeat)

Bb / Bb-Db-F (2)
Eb / Bb-Eb-G (5)
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
(repeat)

Bb / Db-F-Bb (2)
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)
Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
(repeat)


3-6-2-5-1 progression

C / C-Eb-G (3)                 
F / F-Ab-C (6)                   
Bb / Bb-Db-F (2)                 
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)               
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)           
(repeat)                                               

C / Eb-G-C (3)
F / F-Ab-C (6)
Bb / F-Bb-Db (2)
Eb / G-Bb-Eb (5)
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
(repeat)

C / G-C-Eb (3)
F / Ab-C-F (6)
Bb / Bb-Db-F (2)
Eb / Bb-Eb-G (5)
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
(repeat)

C / C-Eb-G (3)
F / C-F-Ab (6)
Bb / Db-F-Bb (2)
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)
Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)
(repeat)


7-3-6-2-5-1 progression

G / G-Bb-Db (7)                 
C / C-Eb-G (3)                 
F / F-Ab-C (6)                   
Bb / Bb-Db-F (2)                 
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)               
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)           
(repeat)                             

G / G-Bb-Db (7)
C / Eb-G-C (3)
F / F-Ab-C (6)
Bb / F-Bb-Db (2)
Eb / G-Bb-Eb (5)
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
(repeat)

G / G-Bb-Db (7)
C / G-C-Eb (3)
F / Ab-C-F (6)
Bb / Bb-Db-F (2)
Eb / Bb-Eb-G (5)
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)
(repeat)

G / Bb-Db-G (7)       
C / C-Eb-G (3)       
F / C-F-Ab (6)       
Bb / Db-F-Bb (2)       
Eb / Eb-G-Bb (5)       
Ab / Eb-Ab-C (1)     
(repeat)             

G / Db-G-Bb (7)
C / Eb-G-C (3)
F / F-Ab-C (6)
Bb / F-Bb-Db (2)
Eb / G-Bb-Eb (5)
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
(repeat)
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: under13 on March 04, 2009, 06:37:09 PM
Finally you get to a good key!  :D
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: SisterCM on March 04, 2009, 07:40:48 PM
The key I've been waiting on.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on March 17, 2009, 09:04:32 AM
Here are some tips for playing in this key:

1.  Major scale - There are 4 black notes and 3 white notes in the major scale of this key.  It is very easy to play wrong notes if you are not paying attention.  The first note most of you will forget about is the Db.  I guarantee someone is going to play D natural the first few times.  It's o.k., it happens to everybody.

2.  Chording - Since there are an uneven distribution of white and black notes, almost every chord you play in this key will contain at least 1 black and 1 white note.  So, if you come across a chord that is all black or white notes, it probably means u have played a chord incorrectly. There are exceptions, but that's the general rule.

3.  Runs - Runs are a little easier to pull off in this key than others because for some reason the notes fit into your hands easier. You will still have to start slow to learn the notes, but after a little practice, you can do runs in lightning speed in this key.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on March 17, 2009, 09:39:03 AM
MORE ADVANCED PROGRESSIONS
Key Ab

7-3-6 progression

G / F-Bb-Db (7)                           
C / E-Ab-Bb-Eb (3)           
F / Eb-Ab-C (6)               
(repeat)                   

G / F-Bb-Db (7)
C / E-G-Bb-Db (3)
F / Eb-Ab-C (6)
(repeat)         

G / F-Bb-Db (7)
C / Db-E-G-Bb (3)
F / C-F-Ab (6)
(repeat)

G / D-F-A-C (7)
C / E-Ab-Bb-Eb (3)
F / Eb-Ab-C (6)
(repeat)



2-5-1 progression

Bb / D-F-Ab-C (2) 
Eb / Db-Eb-Ab-Bb (5)     
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)   
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)     
(repeat)           

Bb / E-Ab-Bb-Db (2)
Eb / Eb-Ab-C (5)
Eb / Db-Eb-Ab-Bb (5)     
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)   
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)     
(repeat)

Bb / D-F-Ab-B (2)
Eb / Db-F-G-B or Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)
Ab / Gb-C-F-Ab or Ab / Gb-C-Eb-Ab (1)
(repeat)

Bb / G-C-E  or  Bb-Ab / G-C-E (2)
Eb / Ab-Db-F (5)
Ab / Ab-C-Eb (1)
(repeat)



2-3-4-5-1 progression

Bb / E-Ab-Bb-Db (2)
C / Eb-Ab-C (3)
Db / E-Ab-Bb-Db (4)
Eb / Eb-Ab-C (5)
Eb / Db-Eb-Ab-Bb (5)     
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)   
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)     
(repeat)


7-3-6-2-5-1 progression

G / F-Bb-Db (7)         
C / E-Ab-Bb-Eb (3)   
F / Eb-Ab-C (6)       
Bb / E-Ab-Bb-Db (2)
Eb / Eb-Ab-C (5)                 
Eb / Db-Eb-Ab-Bb (5)     
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)   
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)     
(repeat)


7-3-6-2-3-4-5-1 progression

G / F-Bb-Db (7)         
C / E-Ab-Bb-Eb (3)   
F / Eb-Ab-C (6)       
Bb / E-Ab-Bb-Db (2)
C / Eb-Ab-C (3)
Db / E-Ab-Bb-Db (4)
Eb / Eb-Ab-C (5)
Eb / Db-Eb-Ab-Bb (5)     
Eb / Db-Eb-G-Bb (5)   
Ab / C-Eb-Ab (1)     
(repeat)



6-2-5-1 progression

F / Eb-Ab-C (6)                           
Bb / D-Ab-C (2)           
Eb / Db-Gb-Bb (5)                       
Ab / C-Gb-Bb (1)               
(repeat)                                       

F / Eb-Ab-C (6)
Bb / D-F-Ab-C (2)
Eb / Db-Gb-Bb (5)
Ab / C-Eb-Gb-Bb (1)
(repeat)

F / Eb-Ab-C (6)
Bb / D-G-B (2)
Eb / Db-Gb-Bb (5)
Ab / C-F-A (1)
(repeat)                 

F / Eb-G-Ab-C (6)                     
Bb / D-G-Ab-C (2)             
Eb / Db-F-Gb-Bb (5)                       
Ab / C-F-Gb-Bb (1)                 
(repeat)

F / Eb-G-Ab-C (6)
Bb / D-F-Ab-C (2)
Eb / Db-F-Gb-Bb (5)
Ab / C-Eb-Gb-Bb (1)
(repeat)



6-#5-5-1 progression

F / Eb-Ab-C (6)                               
E / D-G-B (#5)             
Eb / Db-Gb-Bb (5)                                   
Ab / C-Gb-Bb (1)                             
(repeat)                                                   

F / Eb-Ab-C (6)
E / D-G-B (#5)
Eb / Db-Gb-Bb (5)
Ab / C-F-A (1)
(repeat)

F / Eb-G-Ab-C (6)
E / D-Gb-G-B (#5)
Eb / Db-Gb-Bb (5)
Ab / C-Gb-Bb (1)
(repeat)



6-2-5-1-4 progression

F / Eb-Ab-C (6)           
Bb / D-Ab-C (2)     
Eb / Gb-Bb-Db-F (5)     
Ab / Gb-Bb-C-Eb  or  Ab / Gb-Bb-D-F (1)
Db / F-Ab-C-Eb (4)
(repeat)


2-1-b7-#5-5 progression

Bb / Ab-Db-F (2)             
Ab / Bb-Eb-G (1)               
Gb / Cb-Fb-Ab (b7)       
E / Db-Gb-Bb (#5)       
Eb / Eb-Ab-C (5)             
(repeat)                     

Bb / Db-F-Ab (2)             
Ab / Eb-G-Bb (1)               
Gb / Fb-Ab-Cb (b7)       
E / Gb-Bb-Db (#5)       
Eb / Ab-C-Eb (5)             
(repeat)                         

Bb / F-Ab-Db (2)             
Ab / G-Bb-Eb (1)               
Gb / Ab-Cb-Fb (b7)       
E / Bb-Db-Gb (#5)       
Eb / C-Eb-Ab (5)             
(repeat)


4-3-2-3-4-6-2-3 progression

Db / C-F-Ab (4)       
C / Bb-Eb-G (3)     
Bb / Ab-Db-F (2)     
C / Bb-Eb-G (3)     
Db / C-F-Ab (4)     
F / Bb-Eb-G (6)     
Bb / Ab-Db-F (2)     
C / Bb-Eb-G (3)     
(repeat)               

Db / F-Ab-C (4)       
C / Eb-G-Bb (3)     
Bb / Db-F-Ab (2)     
C / Eb-G-Gb (3)     
Db / F-Ab-C (4)     
F / Eb-G-Bb (6)     
Bb / Db-F-Ab (2)     
C / Eb-G-Bb (3)     
(repeat)               

Db / Ab-C-F (4)       
C / G-Bb-Eb (3)     
Bb / F-Ab-Db (2)     
C / G-Bb-Eb (3)     
Db / Ab-C-F (4)     
F / G-Bb-Eb (6)     
Bb / F-Ab-Db (2)     
C / G-Bb-Eb (3)     
(repeat)               


3-4-5-6 progression

C / Abadd9 (3)     
Db / Dbadd9 (4)     
Eb / Abadd9 (5)   
F / Dbadd9 (6)     
(repeat)             

C / Bb-C-Eb-Ab (3)
Db / Ab-Db-Eb-F (4)
Eb / Ab-Bb-C-Eb (5)
F / Eb-F-Ab-Db (6)
(repeat)


4-4-3-6-5 progression

Db / F-Ab-C (4)
Db / Eb-G-Bb (4)
C / Eb-G-Bb (3)
F / Eb-G-Bb (6)
Eb / C-F-A (5)
(repeat)


6-3-4-5-#5 progression

F / C-F-Ab (6)
C / Bb-Eb-G (3)
Db / C-F-Ab (4)
Eb / Bb-Eb-G  or  Eb / Db-F-Ab (5)
E / Bb-Db-E-G (#5)
(repeat)
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: Will on March 17, 2009, 12:45:20 PM
I find these to be very helpful, can create a post with a link to all of the "learn Every key" That you have posted?
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: sjonathan02 on March 17, 2009, 01:50:16 PM
4-4-3-6-5 progression

Db / F-Ab-C (4)
Db / Eb-G-Bb (4)
C / Eb-G-Bb (3)
F / Eb-G-Bb (6)
Eb / C-F-A (5)
(repeat)


(((T-BLOCK!!!)))


The above progression is FIYAH!!!!

Any more like THAT one?!?!?!??!
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on March 17, 2009, 07:42:06 PM
I find these to be very helpful, can create a post with a link to all of the "learn Every key" That you have posted?


You will find links to the other keys here man: http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,59144.0.html (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,59144.0.html)

4-4-3-6-5 progression

The above progression is FIYAH!!!!

Any more like THAT one?!?!?!??!


Thanks man, I know lots of different progressions.  I'm working on doing more progression posts.  They should be posted soon.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: sjonathan02 on March 17, 2009, 07:47:11 PM
You will find links to the other keys here man: [url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,59144.0.html[/url] ([url]http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,59144.0.html[/url])

Thanks man, I know lots of different progressions.  I'm working on doing more progression posts.  They should be posted soon.


You're NOT hearing me. I need more progression like THAT one. That's perfect for what we need during prayer or altar call.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on March 17, 2009, 08:22:59 PM
You're NOT hearing me. I need more progression like THAT one. That's perfect for what we need during prayer or altar call.

I see, here are some that I do all the time. I'll stick with the key of Ab:

m1-b7-b6-b7 (key is Ab minor, Cb/B major)

Ab / Eb-Ab-Cb
Gb / Db-Gb-Bb
Fb / Cb-Fb-Ab or Fb / Cb-Eb-Ab
Gb / Db-Gb-Bb
(repeat)

*Sometimes, I like to go to the parallel minor to create a different mood


b7-1-2-3-6

Gb / Db-F-Ab
Ab / Eb-G-Bb
Bb / F-Ab-Db
C / Fb-Ab-Bb-Eb
F / G-Ab-Bb-Eb
(repeat)

*U can use different inversions of the 1st 3 chords to get the sound u want


6-3-4-5-#5

F / C-F-Ab
C / Bb-Eb-G
Db / C-Db-Eb-Ab
Eb / Db-F-Ab-C
E / Db-E-G-Bb
(repeat)


6-3

F / G-Bb-Eb
C / F-Bb-D
(repeat)


1-4, 3-b3-2-5

Ab / C-Eb-Ab or Ab / Bb-Eb-G
Db / C-Eb-Ab or Db / C-Db-Eb-Ab
(repeat 2x)

C / Bb-Eb-G
Cb / A-Db-Eb-Ab
Bb / Db-Eb-F-Ab
Eb / Db-F-Ab
(repeat all)


Those are a few progressions I like to use during those quiet times.  I love experimenting and making new stuff.  I got pages and pages full of stuff I just make up during practice or during church.  If u need help with tempo or whatever for these, I can add if u want.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: sjonathan02 on March 17, 2009, 09:11:19 PM
I see, here are some that I do all the time. I'll stick with the key of Ab:

m1-b7-b6-b7 (key is Ab minor, Cb/B major)

Ab / Eb-Ab-Cb
Gb / Db-Gb-Bb
Fb / Cb-Fb-Ab or Fb / Cb-Eb-Ab
Gb / Db-Gb-Bb
(repeat)

*Sometimes, I like to go to the parallel minor to create a different mood


b7-1-2-3-6

Gb / Db-F-Ab
Ab / Eb-G-Bb
Bb / F-Ab-Db
C / Fb-Ab-Bb-Eb
F / G-Ab-Bb-Eb
(repeat)

*U can use different inversions of the 1st 3 chords to get the sound u want


6-3-4-5-#5

F / C-F-Ab
C / Bb-Eb-G
Db / C-Db-Eb-Ab
Eb / Db-F-Ab-C
E / Db-E-G-Bb
(repeat)


6-3

F / G-Bb-Eb
C / F-Bb-D
(repeat)


1-4, 3-b3-2-5

Ab / C-Eb-Ab or Ab / Bb-Eb-G
Db / C-Eb-Ab or Db / C-Db-Eb-Ab
(repeat 2x)

C / Bb-Eb-G
Cb / A-Db-Eb-Ab
Bb / Db-Eb-F-Ab
Eb / Db-F-Ab
(repeat all)


Those are a few progressions I like to use during those quiet times.  I love experimenting and making new stuff.  I got pages and pages full of stuff I just make up during practice or during church.  If u need help with tempo or whatever for these, I can add if u want.

I'll print that out tomorrow.  ;) 8)
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: jayblove on March 18, 2009, 10:36:19 AM
4-4-3-6-5 progression

Db / F-Ab-C (4)
Db / Eb-G-Bb (4)
C / Eb-G-Bb (3)
F / Eb-G-Bb (6)
Eb / C-F-A (5)
(repeat)


(((T-BLOCK!!!)))


The above progression is FIYAH!!!!

Any more like THAT one?!?!?!??!


YEA MAN TBLOCK ... This is HOT!!!


I Play mine like this but my inversion is a little different but yea man
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: SisterCM on March 18, 2009, 12:51:05 PM
I see, here are some that I do all the time. I'll stick with the key of Ab:

m1-b7-b6-b7 (key is Ab minor, Cb/B major)

Ab / Eb-Ab-Cb
Gb / Db-Gb-Bb
Fb / Cb-Fb-Ab or Fb / Cb-Eb-Ab
Gb / Db-Gb-Bb
(repeat)

*Sometimes, I like to go to the parallel minor to create a different mood


b7-1-2-3-6

Gb / Db-F-Ab
Ab / Eb-G-Bb
Bb / F-Ab-Db
C / Fb-Ab-Bb-Eb
F / G-Ab-Bb-Eb
(repeat)

*U can use different inversions of the 1st 3 chords to get the sound u want


6-3-4-5-#5

F / C-F-Ab
C / Bb-Eb-G
Db / C-Db-Eb-Ab
Eb / Db-F-Ab-C
E / Db-E-G-Bb
(repeat)


6-3

F / G-Bb-Eb
C / F-Bb-D
(repeat)


1-4, 3-b3-2-5


Please add the tempo.  Thanks  :)
Ab / C-Eb-Ab or Ab / Bb-Eb-G
Db / C-Eb-Ab or Db / C-Db-Eb-Ab
(repeat 2x)

C / Bb-Eb-G
Cb / A-Db-Eb-Ab
Bb / Db-Eb-F-Ab
Eb / Db-F-Ab
(repeat all)


Those are a few progressions I like to use during those quiet times.  I love experimenting and making new stuff.  I got pages and pages full of stuff I just make up during practice or during church.  If u need help with tempo or whatever for these, I can add if u want.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on March 18, 2009, 03:44:44 PM
I Play mine like this but my inversion is a little different but yea man

Man, I use all different inversions.  This is just a blue print.  I may even modulate a few times depending on how I feel, LOL.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: ddw4e on April 02, 2009, 10:54:39 AM
Here are some tips for playing in this key:

3.  Runs - Runs are a little easier to pull off in this key than others because for some reason the notes fit into your hands easier. You will still have to start slow to learn the notes, but after a little practice, you can do runs in lightning speed in this key.

One key in particular (IMO) is C#/Db. That key also is good to run on cause how the notes fit right into your hands.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on April 02, 2009, 03:14:09 PM
One key in particular (IMO) is C#/Db. That key also is good to run on cause how the notes fit right into your hands.

Yup, other keys are Eb, Gb, and F.  Bb and C are not bad either.
Title: Re: Learn Every Key: Ab
Post by: T-Block on April 18, 2009, 01:43:25 PM
This is the end for the key of Ab in this series.  Thanks to all who participated!!! ;D