Learn how to play any chord today What you'll learn Master chord construction and how to build chords Learn how to play any chords on the piano Students will learn how to read chord symbols and play chords in different keys Learn seventh chords and how to use them in place of basic triads Learn to use chords in your own songs, and find progressions that sound good together Learn tensions and extensions like 6, 9 and 13 Basic terminology and navigation around the piano Inversions and suspended chords, and what makes them different Requirements No requirements - we'll start from the beginning! Description This piano course is designed for students of all levels who want to learn more about chords and chord progressions. Through a series of lessons and exercises, you will learn how to play and combine different chords, as well as how to use them in their own compositions.The course begins with an introduction to the basics of chords, including intervals and triads. You will learn how to play and identify major, minor, seventh, diminished, 9th, 13th and augmented chords, and will practice building chords and progressions in various keys.As the course progresses, you will learn more advanced chord voicings and inversions, and will explore a variety of chord progressions and their role in music theory. You will also learn how to use chords to improvise and create their own music.Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to practice your skills through six exams, multiple worksheets, exercises and assignments, and can receive feedback and support from your instructor. By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation in chords and will be able to use them confidently in their own music-making.Bonus Materials: This course includes a free 100+ page book that follows along with the video lessons, as well as drum loop audio files for you to play your own chord progressions over! THIS COURSE IS FOR:Beginner pianists who are just starting to learn how to play the instrument and want to learn more about music theory and chordsIntermediate pianists who have a basic understanding of the instrument and want to improve their skills and knowledgeAdvanced pianists who want to expand their knowledge of chords and chord progressions and learn more advanced techniquesAbout Your Teacher:Hello! My name is Jacob, and I am a musician and songwriter in Massachusetts.I attended Berklee College of Music and have been teaching privately as my primary job for 7+ years. In 2020 I shifted my teaching primarily online and found methods that connected with students even from a distance.I decided to bring those methods to recorded curriculum, and for the last two years I have been creating and sharing online lessons. Overview Section 1: The Building Blocks Lecture 1 Introduction Lecture 2 Downloadable Book Lecture 3 Half and Whole Steps Lecture 4 Names of the White Keys Lecture 5 Sharps and Flats Lecture 6 Major vs. Minor Sounds Lecture 7 What are Intervals? Lecture 8 Major 3rd Intervals Lecture 9 Minor 3rd Intervals Lecture 10 Interval Practice Section 2: Making Basic Chords Lecture 11 What is a Chord? Lecture 12 Building a Major Chord Lecture 13 Building Major with Steps Lecture 14 Building a Minor Chord Lecture 15 Building Minor with Steps Lecture 16 Basic Chord Practice Lecture 17 What are Root Notes? Lecture 18 The Sustain Pedal Section 3: How Chords Fit Together Lecture 19 Introduction to Keys Lecture 20 Finding Notes in a Major Key Lecture 21 Turning Major Notes into Chords Lecture 22 Finding Notes in a Minor Key Lecture 23 Turning Minor Notes into Chords Lecture 24 Roman Numerals Lecture 25 Chord Progressions Lecture 26 Chord Progression Practice Lecture 27 Transposing Progressions Lecture 28 Drum Loop Practice #1: Play Your Chords! Section 4: Intermediate Chords Lecture 29 Tonic, subdominant, and dominant Lecture 30 Octave Root Notes Lecture 31 How to Play Rhythm Lecture 32 The (b5) Chord Lecture 33 What are Suspended Chords? Lecture 34 The Sus2 Chord Lecture 35 The sus4 Chord Lecture 36 Slash Chords Lecture 37 Spread Voicings Lecture 38 Intermediate Chord Practice Lecture 39 7th Chord Introduction Lecture 40 Major 7th Chord Lecture 41 Minor 7th Chord Lecture 42 Dominant 7 Chord Lecture 43 Minor7(b5) Chord Lecture 44 Diminished 7 Chord Lecture 45 All Chord Review Lecture 46 Fitting 7th Chords into a Key Lecture 47 7th Chord Practice Lecture 48 Rolling Chords Lecture 49 Chromatic Motion Lecture 50 Drum Loop Practice #2: Play Your Chords! Section 5: Advanced Chords Lecture 51 Major 6th Chord Lecture 52 Minor 6th Chord Lecture 53 Tensions and Extensions Lecture 54 Major 9th Chord Lecture 55 Minor 9th Chord Lecture 56 Dominant 9 Chord Lecture 57 Sharp (#) and Flat (b) 9ths Lecture 58 11th Chord Extensions Lecture 59 13th Chord Extensions Lecture 60 Playing Extensions Over the Root Lecture 61 Combining Chord Steps Lecture 62 Arpeggios Lecture 63 Inversions Lecture 64 Advanced Chord Practice Lecture 65 Drum Loop Practice #3: Play Your Chords! Section 6: Styled Chords Lecture 66 Playing the Blues Lecture 67 Blues Drum Loop Lecture 68 Playing Jazz Chords Lecture 69 Jazz Drum Loop Lecture 70 Playing Rock Chords Lecture 71 Rock Drum Loop Section 7: Common Chord Progressions Lecture 72 II - V - I Lecture 73 I - V - VI - IV Lecture 74 I - IV - V - IV Lecture 75 I - II - VI Lecture 76 12-bar blues Lecture 77 I - bVII- I Section 8: The Final Notes Lecture 78 Playing Piano with a band Lecture 79 Finding Chords to your favorite songs Lecture 80 Final Project Lecture 81 Congratulations! Beginner pianists who are just starting to learn how to play the instrument and want to learn more about music theory and chords,Intermediate pianists who have a basic understanding of the instrument and want to improve their skills and knowledge,Advanced pianists who want to expand their knowledge of chords and chord progressions and learn more advanced techniques,Music students who are studying piano as part of a music education program,Non-musicians who are interested in learning how to play the piano as a hobby or for personal enjoyment,Professional pianists or musicians who want to improve their skills and knowledge for their careers,Composers or songwriters who want to learn how to use chords and progressions in their compositions
