Piano Chords

Unlock a deeper understanding of piano chords with this highly-rated course! "After buying loads of books on piano chords nothing has come close to this excellent course ... it has to be the best on Udemy" - Michael Fallon. Expand your piano playing beyond basic triads. "Even if you already know your scales and chords, this course brings you through the variations so that you can do more than just play a triad each and every time." - Richard.

This course teaches you how to interpret basic chord symbols at the piano, explaining them in a visual and intuitive way using real pieces of music. Learn concepts through original techniques tested on hundreds of students, including signed artists and industry professionals. By the end, you'll master many ways to play any chord symbol likely to appear in popular music. (A follow-up course covers more advanced chords found in jazz.)

What this course covers:

• Major Triads: (e.g., C, Eb, F#) - Essential building blocks for countless songs.
• Minor Triads: (e.g., Dm, Fm, G#m) - Add depth and emotion to your playing.
• Sus Chords: (e.g., Esus, Gsus, Bbsus) - Create tension and release in your music.
• 7th Chords: (e.g., F#7, Am7, Cmaj7) - Add sophistication and harmonic color.
• Slash Chords: (e.g., Ab/Eb, Bm/E, Dmaj7/E) - Explore inversions and create smoother bass lines.

With this course, you'll be able to:

• Read a "lead sheet": Understand scores with melody and chord symbols.
• Accompany yourself singing: Use chord symbols for a more interactive practice.
• Understand how chord symbols fit within a score: Gain a deeper understanding of musical structure.
• Develop complete accompaniments: Learn to transform chord symbols into full musical arrangements.

What this course is not:

• This course assumes you already know how to play the piano.
• The focus is on illustrating chord types through extracts, not playing complete pieces. The goal is skill development, not performance.
• This isn't a music composition course. While it's a great starting point for understanding chord progressions, it doesn't delve deeply into why chords sound good together.

In conclusion:

If you've ever wondered what a chord symbol like Dm7/G means, give this course a try! A refund is always available if it's not the right fit for you. Best of luck on your musical journey! - Benedict