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Saturday, July 8, 2023
National mag recommends the Petersens
Petersens among top shows in Branson,
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Friday, July 7, 2023
The FUNNY STUFF Funnies
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https://dbookforyou.blogspot.com/p/which-drugs-are-used-most_15.html
Fab Four: Yellow Submarine
Stones: Paint It Black
If you're thinking about using, or are now using, some chem or other, why not check out the basic facts about the stuff?
Below are the linked contents of this e-booklet, page by page.
People will swallow anything. It's cool to know what's up
Is alcohol a problem for you?
Signs of alcohol trouble
Why do people drink?
How strong is the hootch? Liquor, wine and beer
Watch out! Mixed up and overloaded
What are abuse and addiction?
Can't Stop? More about addiction
Jab jitters. Problems from needles
Sex and chems. What to watch out for
Downers (depressants, painkillers)
For help or info, check out these links
Some notable fentanyl victims
A word from the cartoonist
Concerning source materials
https://dbookforyou.blogspot.com/p/which-drugs-are-used-most_15.html
Tap phone images for better views.
Stones: Paint It Black
Table of Content
If you're thinking about using, or are now using, some chem or other, why not check out the basic facts about the stuff?
Below are the linked contents of this e-booklet, page by page.
People will swallow anything. It's cool to know what's up
Is alcohol a problem for you?
Signs of alcohol trouble
Why do people drink?
How strong is the hootch? Liquor, wine and beer
Watch out! Mixed up and overloaded
What are abuse and addiction?
Can't Stop? More about addiction
Jab jitters. Problems from needles
Sex and chems. What to watch out for
Downers (depressants, painkillers)
Heroin, morphine, opium and codeineUppers (stimulants)
Fentanyl
Oxy and prescription pain pills
Barbiturates
Benzos and Z-drugs
Xylazine
GHB and Rohypnol (please go to sex and chems page)
Alcohol (please go to alcohol page)
CocaineMind benders (hypnotics, hallucinogens)
Amphetamines
Meth
Ecstasy (go to the Sex and Chems page)
Marijuana and hashishFumes. Inhalants
LSD
Peyote, mescaline
Psilocybin, magic mushrooms
DMT
N-bombs and the like
Angel dust (PCP)
Salvia
Ecstasy (Please see the page on Sex and Chems)
Ketamine (Please see the page on Sex and Chems)
Spray paintLegal but iffy
Markers
Glues
Cleaning fluid
Gasoline
Solvents
'Incense'Non-prescription meds
'Bath salts'
Kratom
Benadryl and similar chemsAnabolic steroids, sports drugs
Robitussin and the like
Loperamide
Sudafed, related decongestants
Anabolic steroidsMood boosters, psychiatric meds
Human growth hormone
Clenbuterol
EPO
Beta blockers
Diuretics
AntidepressantsSevere mental problems
Other psychiatric meds
DepressionRoads to recovery for addicts -- step by step
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
For help or info, check out these links
Some notable fentanyl victims
A word from the cartoonist
Concerning source materials
A few of the chems listed above may seem to fit into more than one category. A chem like alcohol may at first stimulate ("loosen up") a user before more induces sluggishness.
The author of The Funny Stuff Funnies takes sole responsibility for the content of this e-booklet. This booklet has not been sponsored, either directly or indirectly, by any government or non-government organization or fellowship, such as AA or NA.
The Lunapic image editor contributed greatly to this booklet's pictorial enhancement. Other image editors used were Palette and Petalica.
The Lunapic image editor contributed greatly to this booklet's pictorial enhancement. Other image editors used were Palette and Petalica.
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Melodies over chord progressions and inversions
From Perplexity.Ai:
Prompt: Suppose I have a chord progression in mind. What are some tips for coming up with an original melody to suit that progression? Suggested sites:
How to write a Melody over Chords, mixedinkey.com,
Want to Write More Memorable Melodies? Here's How to Do It, edmprod.com,
How to Write a Melody: 12 Catchy Tips - The Greatest Song thegreatestsong.com
Here are some tips for coming up with an original melody to suit a chord progression:
Sing the melody over and over, unaccompanied. This will help you get a feel for the melody and how it should sound.
Try to get an idea of the key of your song. This will help you choose the right notes for your melody.
Write down the chords from that key. This will help you see which chords will work well with your melody.
Play the tonic chord (the first chord in the key) and sing the melody over it. This will help you hear how the melody sounds with the chord.
Experiment with different rhythms using only the individual chord notes over the top of your chord progression. This can form a really solid basis for a melody line.
Consider these ideas:
Prompt: How can I use chord inversions to create interesting melodies?
Chord inversions can be a great tool for creating interesting melodies. Here are some tips for using chord inversions to create melodies:
Start with a chord progression that you like and experiment with different chord inversions. Chord inversions can add a new dimension to your chord progression and can help you create a more interesting melody.
Use chord inversions to create a sense of movement in your melody. For example, you can use a first inversion chord to create a sense of tension that resolves when you move to a root position chord.
Experiment with different chord voicings. Changing the order of the notes in a chord can create a different sound and feel, which can inspire a new melody.
Use chord inversions to create a more flowing melody. For example, you can use a second inversion chord to create a smooth transition between two chords.
Use chord inversions to create a sense of surprise in your melody. For example, you can use an unexpected chord inversion to create a moment of tension or surprise in your melody.
Experiment with different rhythms using only the individual chord notes over the top of your chord progression. This can form a really solid basis for a melody line.
[A chord inversion is when the notes of a chord are repositioned in a certain way. Inversions can add a new dimension to a chord progression and can help create a more interesting melody. The lowest-sounding note of the chord at any given moment is not the root of the chord.
Chord inversions can be described by combining the same group of notes in a different order from the bottom to the top. The number of chord inversions is always equal to the number of notes in a given chord. Chord inversions can be used to create a sense of movement, flow, surprise, and sophistication in a melody.
In pop music genres, chord inversions are used to add variety to chord choices and to change the mood of a song. Chord inversions can be shown in a chord progression by using a slash between the chord and the bass note. For example, if you play a C chord with an E in the bass, you’d write: C/E.]
Some sites:
mixedinkey.com
The Use of Chord Inversions in Pop Songwriting
secretsofsongwriting.com
How using chord inversions and different voicings can make your music sound better
musicradar.com
Chord Inversions – What They Are And How To Play Them
musicgateway.com
Common Guitar Chord Progressions to Help You Play 100's of Songs
libertyparkmusic.com
Chord Inversions
musictheoryacademy.com
An example of a song that uses a chord inversion to create a unique sound is "Let It Be" by The Beatles. The verse of the song uses the chord progression I, V, vi, IV (C, G, a minor, F), which is a very common chord progression in pop music.
However, the unique sound of the song comes from the use of a first inversion chord in the progression. The first chord of the progression, C, is played with a G in the bass (C/G), which creates a sense of tension that resolves when the chord moves to the root position G chord.
This use of a first inversion chord adds a new dimension to the chord progression and helps create the unique sound of the song.
Prompt: Suppose I have a chord progression in mind. What are some tips for coming up with an original melody to suit that progression? Suggested sites:
How to write a Melody over Chords, mixedinkey.com,
Want to Write More Memorable Melodies? Here's How to Do It, edmprod.com,
How to Write a Melody: 12 Catchy Tips - The Greatest Song thegreatestsong.com
Here are some tips for coming up with an original melody to suit a chord progression:
Sing the melody over and over, unaccompanied. This will help you get a feel for the melody and how it should sound.
Try to get an idea of the key of your song. This will help you choose the right notes for your melody.
Write down the chords from that key. This will help you see which chords will work well with your melody.
Play the tonic chord (the first chord in the key) and sing the melody over it. This will help you hear how the melody sounds with the chord.
Experiment with different rhythms using only the individual chord notes over the top of your chord progression. This can form a really solid basis for a melody line.
Consider these ideas:
# Have the strong notes of the melody contained within the chord. If the first chord is a C Major, make the first note of the melody a C, E, or GRemember that coming up with a melody takes practice and experimentation. Don't be afraid to try different things and see what works best for your chord progression.
# Pay extra attention to the note before a chord change
# Try to keep the melody simple and consistent. Avoid too much variation in pitch and rhythm
# Experiment with suspensions and dissonance to create tension in your melodies. If all the notes of your melody are in the corresponding chord underneath, try suspending a bit of the melody into the next chord to create tension
# Try to create a motif-based melody that repeats and varies an idea. Motif-based melodies tend to be the most common as they stand out the most
Prompt: How can I use chord inversions to create interesting melodies?
Chord inversions can be a great tool for creating interesting melodies. Here are some tips for using chord inversions to create melodies:
Start with a chord progression that you like and experiment with different chord inversions. Chord inversions can add a new dimension to your chord progression and can help you create a more interesting melody.
Use chord inversions to create a sense of movement in your melody. For example, you can use a first inversion chord to create a sense of tension that resolves when you move to a root position chord.
Experiment with different chord voicings. Changing the order of the notes in a chord can create a different sound and feel, which can inspire a new melody.
Use chord inversions to create a more flowing melody. For example, you can use a second inversion chord to create a smooth transition between two chords.
Use chord inversions to create a sense of surprise in your melody. For example, you can use an unexpected chord inversion to create a moment of tension or surprise in your melody.
Experiment with different rhythms using only the individual chord notes over the top of your chord progression. This can form a really solid basis for a melody line.
[A chord inversion is when the notes of a chord are repositioned in a certain way. Inversions can add a new dimension to a chord progression and can help create a more interesting melody. The lowest-sounding note of the chord at any given moment is not the root of the chord.
Chord inversions can be described by combining the same group of notes in a different order from the bottom to the top. The number of chord inversions is always equal to the number of notes in a given chord. Chord inversions can be used to create a sense of movement, flow, surprise, and sophistication in a melody.
In pop music genres, chord inversions are used to add variety to chord choices and to change the mood of a song. Chord inversions can be shown in a chord progression by using a slash between the chord and the bass note. For example, if you play a C chord with an E in the bass, you’d write: C/E.]
Some sites:
mixedinkey.com
The Use of Chord Inversions in Pop Songwriting
secretsofsongwriting.com
How using chord inversions and different voicings can make your music sound better
musicradar.com
Chord Inversions – What They Are And How To Play Them
musicgateway.com
Common Guitar Chord Progressions to Help You Play 100's of Songs
libertyparkmusic.com
Chord Inversions
musictheoryacademy.com
An example of a song that uses a chord inversion to create a unique sound is "Let It Be" by The Beatles. The verse of the song uses the chord progression I, V, vi, IV (C, G, a minor, F), which is a very common chord progression in pop music.
However, the unique sound of the song comes from the use of a first inversion chord in the progression. The first chord of the progression, C, is played with a G in the bass (C/G), which creates a sense of tension that resolves when the chord moves to the root position G chord.
This use of a first inversion chord adds a new dimension to the chord progression and helps create the unique sound of the song.
Top Country and Pop chord progressions
From Perplexity.Ai:
Top pop chord progressions:
Country chord progressions
I, IV, V (C, F, G) - This is one of the most popular chord progressions in all genres of music. You will commonly hear this in anthem-type songs by Country artists, as well as ballad types.
I, IV, vi, V (C, F, a minor, G) - This is another popular chord progression for Country music.
I, V, vi, IV (C, G, a minor, F) - This is a very common chord progression in pop music, but it also works well in country music.
I, vi, IV, V (C, a minor, F, G) - This is another common chord progression in pop music that can be used in country music as well.
I, IV, ii, V (C, F, d minor, G) - This is a popular chord progression in country music ballads.
Here are some examples of country songs that use the chord progressions listed in the previous answer:
I, IV, V
"Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks
"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
"Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus
"Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash
I, IV, vi, V
"Body Like a Back Road" by Sam Hunt
"The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert
"Die a Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett
"Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show
"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line
I, V, vi, IV
"Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood
"Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum
"You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift
"Tequila" by Dan + Shay
"Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts
I, vi, IV, V
"God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood
"I Hope" by Gabby Barrett
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks
"Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw
"The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert
I, IV, ii, V
"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton
"Blue Ain't Your Color" by Keith Urban
"I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice
"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels Band
"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Reba McEntire
You can find more examples of country songs that use these chord progressions on websites like Keyboard Kraze, eMastered and Guitar Based.
Pop Music Chord Progressions
I, V, vi, IV (C, G, a minor, F) - This is one of the most popular chord progressions in pop music.
vi, IV, I, V (a minor, F, C, G) - This is another common chord progression in pop music.
I, vi, IV, V (C, a minor, F, G) - This chord progression is used in many pop songs, including "Let It Be" by The Beatles and "Someone Like You" by Adele.
ii, V, I (d minor, G, C) - This is a common chord progression in jazz music, but it is also used in pop music.
vi, IV, V, iii (a minor, F, G, e minor) - This chord progression is used in many pop songs, including "All of Me" by John Legend and "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic.
A good website to hear these progressions is Hooktheory. It has a database of popular songs and the chord progressions they use.
Here are some examples of pop songs that use the chord progressions mentioned in the previous answer:
I, V, vi, IV
"Someone Like You" by Adele
"Let Her Go" by Passenger
"Counting Stars" by OneRepublic
"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
vi, IV, I, V
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Let It Be" by The Beatles
"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith
"Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
I, vi, IV, V
"Let It Be" by The Beatles
"Someone Like You" by Adele
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"With or Without You" by U2
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
ii, V, I
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
"Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"Take the A Train" by Duke Ellington
"Autumn Leaves" by Joseph Kosma
vi, IV, V, iii
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Counting Stars" by OneRepublic
"Pompeii" by Bastille
"Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots
"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
You can find more examples of songs that use these chord progressions on websites like Hooktheory and Mixed In Key
Top pop chord progressions:
Country chord progressions
I, IV, V (C, F, G) - This is one of the most popular chord progressions in all genres of music. You will commonly hear this in anthem-type songs by Country artists, as well as ballad types.
I, IV, vi, V (C, F, a minor, G) - This is another popular chord progression for Country music.
I, V, vi, IV (C, G, a minor, F) - This is a very common chord progression in pop music, but it also works well in country music.
I, vi, IV, V (C, a minor, F, G) - This is another common chord progression in pop music that can be used in country music as well.
I, IV, ii, V (C, F, d minor, G) - This is a popular chord progression in country music ballads.
Here are some examples of country songs that use the chord progressions listed in the previous answer:
I, IV, V
"Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks
"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
"Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus
"Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash
I, IV, vi, V
"Body Like a Back Road" by Sam Hunt
"The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert
"Die a Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett
"Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show
"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line
I, V, vi, IV
"Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood
"Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum
"You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift
"Tequila" by Dan + Shay
"Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts
I, vi, IV, V
"God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood
"I Hope" by Gabby Barrett
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks
"Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw
"The House That Built Me" by Miranda Lambert
I, IV, ii, V
"Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton
"Blue Ain't Your Color" by Keith Urban
"I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice
"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels Band
"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Reba McEntire
You can find more examples of country songs that use these chord progressions on websites like Keyboard Kraze, eMastered and Guitar Based.
Pop Music Chord Progressions
I, V, vi, IV (C, G, a minor, F) - This is one of the most popular chord progressions in pop music.
vi, IV, I, V (a minor, F, C, G) - This is another common chord progression in pop music.
I, vi, IV, V (C, a minor, F, G) - This chord progression is used in many pop songs, including "Let It Be" by The Beatles and "Someone Like You" by Adele.
ii, V, I (d minor, G, C) - This is a common chord progression in jazz music, but it is also used in pop music.
vi, IV, V, iii (a minor, F, G, e minor) - This chord progression is used in many pop songs, including "All of Me" by John Legend and "Counting Stars" by OneRepublic.
A good website to hear these progressions is Hooktheory. It has a database of popular songs and the chord progressions they use.
Here are some examples of pop songs that use the chord progressions mentioned in the previous answer:
I, V, vi, IV
"Someone Like You" by Adele
"Let Her Go" by Passenger
"Counting Stars" by OneRepublic
"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
vi, IV, I, V
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Let It Be" by The Beatles
"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith
"Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
I, vi, IV, V
"Let It Be" by The Beatles
"Someone Like You" by Adele
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"With or Without You" by U2
"I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz
ii, V, I
"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
"Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra
"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley
"Take the A Train" by Duke Ellington
"Autumn Leaves" by Joseph Kosma
vi, IV, V, iii
"All of Me" by John Legend
"Counting Stars" by OneRepublic
"Pompeii" by Bastille
"Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots
"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
You can find more examples of songs that use these chord progressions on websites like Hooktheory and Mixed In Key
Saturday, July 1, 2023
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