10th's?

[bobsguitars09]

I heard that Martin Taylor using 10ths for part of his learning system.

What are the concepts he is trying to show us with 10th's? 3/10

[matt.guitarteacher]

They're a great way to harmonize a melody. Melodies are easily harmonized with 3rds and 6ths. These are double stops. 10ths are simply 3rds plus an octave.

[bobsguitars09]

Thanks Matt. any more theory behind "why" Melodies are easily harmonized with 3rds and 6ths?

How would I apply this to the key of C? would I just play melodies in 6ths?

[matt.guitarteacher]

Originally Posted by bobsguitars09

Thanks Matt. any more theory behind "why" Melodies are easily harmonized with 3rds and 6ths?

How would I apply this to the key of C? would I just play melodies in 6ths?

Why? Western harmony is primarily based on stacked thirds. Invert your 2 notes in a third interval and you get a sixth.

How? Harmonize a simple melody using thirds. Use sixths where thirds "don't work". That's a good start.

[matt.guitarteacher]

BTW, tenths are basically "open voiced" thirds that give a fuller sound.

[bobsguitars09]

Perfect! thanks again Matt!