Chord Change Formula 5: do-re-mi Method

Rockmaster Chord Change Formula 5: do-re-mi Method

How to use the Rockmaster do-re-mi Method to change chords

Chord Change Formula 5: do-re-mi Method

This method is good when the I chord is in the 1st or 3rd pos (inv)

All diatonic chords contain do or re or mi (1 2 3)
You can use these three notes as a guide in chord changing.
If there are non-diatonic chords, the b9 or #9 may also be present.

Chord Change Formula 5

Formula-5 F2

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Example in Bb

Formula-5 F3

Formula-5 F4

Formula-5 F5

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Example in G

Formula-5 F6

Formula-5 F7

Formula-5 F8

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Chord Changing Methods

Chord Change Formula 5: do-re-mi Method