A Part (2x) | I | I | I | I |
IV | I | V | V | |
I | I | I | I | |
IV | I | V | I | |
B Part (2x) | I | I | I | I |
ii | ii | V | V | |
I | V | IV | I | |
IV | I | V | I |
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The bold, black notes and numbers in the diagrams below show which Major scale notes and scale degrees (do, re, mi...) make up each melody.
Scale degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |||||
D Major scale | D | E | F# | G | A | B | C# |
The chords of this tune are entirely in the key of D Major. The B part has some really fast chord changes, so get those down at a nice slow speed! Be sure to work on the melody while you're listening to the chords. :-)
Chord Name | Roman Num. | Chord Notes |
D Major | I | D, F#, A |
E minor | ii | E, G, B |
G Major | IV | G, B, D |
A Major | V | A, C#, E |
Whiskey Before Breakfast (in D Major)
Pick a reasonable tempo for you & build speed!
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These fiddle tunes have been on a list for me to work on for
a long time, so I put these here for me, and all of you who
are working on the same thing. Good luck building speed!
Whiskey Before Breakfast Chord Progression