Flute · Level 10 · Expert
A neo-soul chord loop in C major on Flute
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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.
Fmaj9
Notes: F · A · C · E · G
Em7
Notes: E · G · B · D
Am9
Notes: A · C · E · G · B
Dm9
Notes: D · F · A · C · E
G13
Notes: G · B · D · F · A · E
Cmaj9
Notes: C · E · G · B · D
HOW TO PRACTISE IT
Six steps to a clean loop.
- Play each chord as an arpeggio, one note at a time: Fmaj9, Em7, Am9, Dm9, G13 and Cmaj9. Press play on the card, then match each note.
- Keep a steady air stream between notes; for the higher notes, aim the air a little higher instead of blowing harder.
- 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.
- Play the chord tones one at a time, one note per beat, tonguing each note lightly (“too”).
- 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.
C major has no sharps or flats; its relative minor key is A minor.
Questions
What are the chords in IVmaj9–iii7–vi9–ii9–V13 in C major?
In C major the progression is Fmaj9 | Em7 | Am9 | Am9 | Dm9 | G13 | Cmaj9 | Cmaj9.
What is the key signature of C major?
C major has no sharps or flats. Its relative minor is A 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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