Piano Chords
Original price was: $39.99.$16.99Current price is: $16.99.
What you’ll learn
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Interpret basic chord symbols, including major and minor triads, sus chords, and 7th chords
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Have multiple ways of playing the same chord, so that you can choose the one that sounds best
“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
“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, and explains them:
- at the keyboard
- in a visual and intuitive way
- using real pieces of music
I’ll teach you concepts using original techniques that I’ve tested on hundreds of students over a decade, including signed artists and other industry professionals. By the end you’ll know many ways of playing any chord symbol that’s likely to crop up in popular music. (I’m working on a follow-up course that teaches more advanced chords that you find in jazz.)
What this course is
This course shows you many ways of playing:
- major triads (e.g. C, Eb, F#)
- minor triads (e.g. Dm, Fm, G#m)
- sus chords (e.g. Esus, Gsus, Bbsus)
- 7th chords (e.g. F#7, Am7, Cmaj7), and
- slash chords (e.g. Ab/Eb, Bm/E, Dmaj7/E)
so that you can:
- read a “lead sheet” (a score with a melody and chord symbols but no LH)
- accompany yourself singing using just chord symbols, and
- understand how the chord symbols fit a score
I’ll show you many ways of playing each chord so that you can not only work out what chord to play but also turn it into a complete accompaniment.
What this course isn’t
This course doesn’t teach you how to play the piano – it assumes you know how to play the piano already. And the pieces used are mostly extracts that are designed to illustrate certain types of chord, so the goal isn’t to play complete pieces but to acquire skills that you can apply to other pieces.
Also, this isn’t a music composition course: I don’t talk very much about why certain chords sound good together. However, if you are interested in learning about chord progressions this is a good starting point.
In conclusion
So, if you’ve ever wondered what Dm7/G means then give this course a try! You can always get a refund if you decide it isn’t for you.
Best of luck on your musical journey,
Benedict
Who this course is for:
- This course is for people who can already play the piano and read music, and who’d like a solid foundation in how to interpret chord symbols on the piano
- This course is not for people learning to play the piano from scratch, or for people wanting to learn how to interpret chord symbols on other instruments
Angela Alves –
This is an amazing course! The piece excerpts used to demonstrate the chords and techniques are right on target for me and make the exercises so much more enjoyable.
The explanations are clear and the layout of the topics flow well and makes sense as they build on each other. I came to this course with some knowledge, but it really solidified what I had already learned and answered some questions and showed me how to practice chords. It would definitely work well for someone with no previous chord / theory knowledge.
I especially love the example of La Valse d’ Amelie for all keys – I love that piece and it is something I can play over and over! (Unlike Happy Birthday or other examples elsewhere).
Twila Newport –
Excellent course! I really enjoy the tests. It was easy to connect my midi controller and use it for input. Also, the instructor is great. For someone with hearing issues, I appreciate his clear speaking voice, and also his ability to clearly explain the concepts.
Steven Wallace –
It was a perfect match for me. I have read about music theory a few times in the past over the years and it never really stuck too much. This course was aimed right at the right level for me.
Alexander Duncan –
I enjoyed working with you, thanks for the lesson!
Rachel P –
He is very clear and has excellent sequencing of lessons. In addition, he has this great digital practice that really makes it stick. He is amazing. – Great teacher , great lessons
Cat Ho –
the new RMF test helps a lot! Although It take some time to pass the test, but now I can play the chord much faster then before!
It’s so great about the course update!
Eugene Ng –
Extremely clear and systematic presentations which help me understand the chords and how to harmonise the song using them in a short span of time. This is “THE” piano chords course which I have been looking for.
Jill K –
So far this is the most delightful course yet I’ve taken on Udemy, and I’ve taken a bunch. The instructor KNOWS HIS STUFF and communicates in a direct, easy to grasp way. I am confident I’ll finally learn rhythmic accompaniment (fingers crossed:)
Mitalee Das –
Clear and I already learned something in less than 30 minutes
Effie Cleanthous –
First time I’ve understood what Fifths are. Thank you ?
Edwin Pina –
His training is way to fast for beginners, but it’s early yet.
SID Peter –
taught step by step slowly about chord and intervals to play melody any one can lear and play excellent tutorial,thanks