The 7 Theory: Discover the Secrets to Hearing Music & Playing Music

By Jordan Biel

The 7 Theory is a small book that will make a big change in the life of any musician. Whether you've been playing for decades or only a few days, The 7 Theory will catapult your ability. Don't take my word for it. Take the word of hundreds of readers and students who've learned The 7 Theory. If you've always wanted to understand music theory, this book is for you. If you've always wanted to understand how to play by ear so you're not stuck staring at charts, this book is for you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Sep 18, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543913712

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© 2017 Jordan Biel

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ISBN: 978-1-54-391371-2

INTRODUCTION

Why create a book about something that seems so hard to grasp WITH sound, let alone without?  I mean, really, a book about how to play music by ear?  Is that even possible?  Yup!  Hundreds of people at conferences have told me so!  Countless people have told me after I’ve taught The 7 Theory at Taxi’s Road Rally, College Universities, National Worship Leader Conference and more, You should write a little book about this!  Well, here it is!  I hope you enjoy it and I hope it takes your musical ability to a whole new level!

CHAPTERS

CHAPTER 1 - WHY NUMBERS?

CHAPTER 2 - THE SCALES & THIER CORRESPONDING NUMBERS

CHAPTER 3 - HOW TO HEAR EACH CHORD

CHAPTER 4 - HOW TO WRITE SONGS USING THE 7 THEORY

CHAPTER 1 - WHY NUMBERS?

What is the number system?  The 7 Theory is based on the widely accepted Nashville Number System.  The number system is used in studios from