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chris mood
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chris mood
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11/02/2003 5:53 pm
Since Western music is based off the diatonic system of the major scale (7 notes/ 7 chords), all the chords within the scale can be analyzed as being a dominant / tonic or sub there of. Actually, we had this conversation before and I stated that in certian circumstances I would view the 4 chord as having its'own identity.

All though this type of analysis works, it takes out all the fun (for me). Like all things in theory, it does not come without its flaws, a bit oversimplified. Although it is good for "on the job" training. Someone throws a chart in front of you and says "O.K., now solo, 1234....you have to be able to think on your feet (fast). NTMs' analytical viewpoints on the other hand, are a bit to the other extreme, over complicated and sometimes impractical. I prefer a middle ground that endorses creative, free thinking, yet is logical and practical at the same time.