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The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast is a show about trumpet playing, practicing, and performing. We have interviews with notable musicians and educators. The podcast contains information, tutorials, valuable resources, and tools for enriching your musical journey. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned veteran, my wish is there is something you can use here.
JLTP 059: The Color of Chords: Recognizing Major, Minor, Diminished & Augmented by Ear
The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast
9 minutes 11 seconds
4 months ago
JLTP 059: The Color of Chords: Recognizing Major, Minor, Diminished & Augmented by Ear
🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode of "The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast", I explore the emotional “colors” of chords—major, minor, diminished, and augmented. Learn how to hear each chord by its intervals and emotional quality. A perfect guide for trumpet players building their ear training skills!
🧠Key Topics:
Major chords: bright and happy (C–E–G)
Minor chords: introspective and cool (C–Eb–G)
Diminished chords: tense and spooky (C–Eb–Gb)
Augmented chords: dreamy and mysterious (C–E–G#)
Importance of recognizing major and minor 3rds
📌 Previous Episode Reference:Be sure to revisit the last episode (JLTP 058-) where we covered interval recognition by ear—it’s foundational for today’s content!
You can find Episode 58 here;
https://www.jefflewistrumpet.com/jltp-058-music-theory-basics-part-1-intervals/
🎺 Practice Challenge:Build and compare C major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords. Notice the emotional difference.
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The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast
The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast is a show about trumpet playing, practicing, and performing. We have interviews with notable musicians and educators. The podcast contains information, tutorials, valuable resources, and tools for enriching your musical journey. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned veteran, my wish is there is something you can use here.
