Session 2: Paying Your Dues

Learning the 3rds, 5ths, & 7ths

It is important to know the roots, 3rds, 5ths, and 7ths in every key. Using the information from the previous
page, fill in the roots, 3rds, 5ths, and 7ths in every key. (These are not the blues notes just yet. For this
exercise, list the unaltered 3rds, 5ths, and 7ths.) Some of the notes are filled in to help you. The answers are
shown on page 107.

KEY ROOT 3RD 5TH 7TH

Key of C C _____

(Keys with Flats)
Key of F A _____

Key of Bb F _____

Key of Eb ___ D__

Key of Ab _Eb_ ____

Key of Db F _____

Key of Gb _Gb __ _____

(Keys with Sharps)
Key of G B _____

Key of D A _____

Key of A ___ _G#

Key of E B _____

Key of B ___ _D#

Key of F# _F# __ _____

Playing Tip

The ability to recall without hesitation the 3rd, 5th, and 7th of any key is

one of the most important real-world playing skills you will ever learn.

Practice saying them from memory as you go throughout your day.

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