Fifth in a series of definitive rock vamping patterns for your consideration… C-F-Bb (I-IV-bVII) over a pedal point, a great way to build energy… learn more… Rock Vamp #6
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Composition & Improvisation: A Case Study: Part 18 of 24: Idea: Pedal Point
Pedal Point means to play a single note in the bass as the chords change above. A common pedal point is to play the tonic Do under both the I and V7 chords…
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Chord Progressions: Pedal Point
A Pedal Point is a sustained tone, usually the lowest bass note, over which the changing chords in a chord progression are played. The pedal tone is usually the tonic (Do) of the prevailing key, but So is also common. Pedal Point derives its name from organ music, where the organist can plant a foot on one
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