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   Dave Schachne

   January 27, 2013 -

   Jon, a suggestion, for beginners, it may help reinforce their sense of orientation as to where/what the turnaround ("t/a") is by adding the 2 bars preceding it (V chord to the VI chord). The V chord is ALWAYS the "signal" that the progression is ending and the turnaround is gonna happen in 2 bars. The V to IV chord also "set the scene" for the t/a by setting-up our ears: for 1000’s of years the V chord has been resolved to the I chord in tonal Western Music. Even the beginner’s ear knows this.

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