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Examples to practice spelling and identifying Roman numerals from a score or from lead sheet notation.
Examples to practice spelling and identifying Roman numerals from a score or from lead sheet notation.
Roman Numerals from Lead Sheet Notation (Triads only)
Roman Numerals from Lead Sheet Notation (Triads only)
Convert the chord symbols for each example into Roman numerals. The key is provided for each excerpt.
Bb F/A
I have died every day waiting for you
Gm Bb/F
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
Eb
For a thousand years
Bb/F F
I love you for a thousand more
Roman Numeral ID from a Score (Triads only)
Roman Numeral ID from a Score (Triads only)
Identify the Roman numerals for each chord on the spaces below the staves. Ignore any notes in parentheses.
1) Cat Stevens, “Morning Has Broken,” verse
From Teaser and the Firecat (1971), words written by Eleanor Farjeon, music by Cat Stevens
Directions: Label one chord per measure. Ignore the A in the fourth measure and the B-flat in the 5th measure. These are embellishing tones not part of the chord.
2) Fun, “Carry On,” chorus
From Some Nights (2012), written by Jeff Phasker, Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff
Directions: Label one chord for each line above/below the staff. There are embellishing tones in the melody; use the piano part on the bottom two staves to determine which notes are part of each chord. Then, circle any notes in the melody that are note part of the chord.
3) Everly Brothers, “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” verse
Single from (1958), words and music by Boudleaux Bryant
Directions: Label two chord per measure (starting on beat 1 and beat 3 in each measure). Ignore any notes in parentheses (these are not part of the chord.)
Roman Numerals from Lead Sheet Notation (with 7th Chords)
Roman Numerals from Lead Sheet Notation (with 7th Chords)
Convert the chord symbols for each example into Roman numerals. The key is provided for each excerpt.
1) Marvin Gaye, “What's Going On,” verse 1 (In E Major)
From What's Going On? (1970)
Directions: Ignore the A/B chord in the last line.
Audio: YouTube (0:10–0:41)
EMaj7
Mother, mother
C#m7
There's too many of you crying
EMaj7
Brother, brother, brother
C#m7
There's far too many of you dying
F#m7
You know we've got to find a way
A/B B7
To bring some loving here today, yeah
Roman Numeral ID (with 7ths)
Roman Numeral ID (with 7ths)
Identify the Roman numerals for each chord on the spaces below the staves. Ignore any notes in parentheses or any chords provided for you.
2) A-ha, “Take On Me,” chorus
From Hunting High and Low (1985), music by Pal Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmne
Directions: Label one chord per measure. All of the notes are part of the chord with the exception of the E in the fourth measure. Skip over the chord in m. 48.
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