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A neo-soul chord loop in F♯ major on Banjo
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Extended chords in a slow, looping progression give the floating sound of neo-soul. This is a test of voicing control and gentle timing.
Bmaj9
Notes: B · D♯ · F♯ · A♯ · C♯
A♯m7
Notes: A♯ · C♯ · E♯ · G♯
D♯m9
Notes: D♯ · F♯ · A♯ · C♯ · E♯
G♯m9
Notes: G♯ · B · D♯ · F♯ · A♯
C♯13
Notes: C♯ · E♯ · G♯ · B · D♯ · A♯
F♯maj9
Notes: F♯ · A♯ · C♯ · E♯ · G♯
HOW TO PRACTISE IT
Six steps to a clean loop.
- Play each chord on its own: Bmaj9, A♯m7, D♯m9, G♯m9, C♯13 and F♯maj9. Press play on the chord card, then match the sound.
- The short fifth string (g) is only played open; let it ring when it fits the chord.
- Set the tempo to 81 BPM and play the progression with one chord per bar. Play behind the beat with a light touch, and keep every voicing close to the last.
- Pinch the bass and top strings on beat one, then roll thumb–index–middle through the other strings.
- Raise the tempo to 108 BPM once you can play the loop three times without stopping.
- Record one take, listen back and check for smooth, connected voicings with a clear top note.
Listen for
Aim for smooth, connected voicings with a clear top note. A common mistake is playing the chords too short or too loud.
Why it works
Starting on IV delays the arrival on I; the extensions blur the chord functions for a dreamy effect.
F♯ major has 6 sharps; its relative minor key is D♯ minor.
Questions
What are the chords in IVmaj9–iii7–vi9–ii9–V13 in F♯ major?
In F♯ major the progression is Bmaj9 | A♯m7 | D♯m9 | D♯m9 | G♯m9 | C♯13 | F♯maj9 | F♯maj9.
What is the key signature of F♯ major?
F♯ major has 6 sharps. Its relative minor is D♯ minor.
Is this lesson right for my level?
This is a level 10 lesson (expert). If it feels too hard, start with “The jazz blues”.
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