What you'll learn

to recognize chords on the keyboard
to recognize chords on the staff
to recognize chords by ear
to write chords
fingerings for playing chords on the piano keyboard
to play a variety of chord accompaniments
to read chords symbols

Course content

8 sections • 68 lectures • 3h 51m total length

What is a Chord?1:57
In this lecture you will learn the definition of a chord and the difference between chords and intervals.
Finding Major Chords3:46
In this lecture you will learn how to find any major chord on the piano keyboard.
Assignment 10:05
In this assignment you will practice finding major chords in root position on the keyboard.
Major Chords
Playing Major Chords6:35
In this lecture you will learn the correct finger, hand, and wrist placement for all major chords.
Reading Major Chords3:46
In this lecture you will learn to associate the major chords on the staff with the 6 types of arrangements of black and white keys.
Reading Major Chords
Exercises for Major Chords9:04
In this lecture you will begin practicing major chord exercises.
Inversions of Major Chords4:28
In this lecture you will learn about major chord inversions and tips on how to identify them.
Inversions of Major Chords
Fingerings for Inversions of Major Chords3:45
In this lecture you will learn the correct fingerings for major chord inversions.
Fingerings for Inversions of Major Chords
Exercises for Major Chord Inversions12:54
In this lecture you will begin playing major chord inversion exercises.
Progressions with Primary Chords (major)8:23
In this lecture you will learn about chord progressions and about primary chord in major keys.
Assignment 20:05
Progressions with Primary Chords (major)
Exercises for Chord Progressions (major-primary)10:25
In this lecture you will begin exercises for playing chord progressions in major keys.
Assignment: Writing Major Chords0:05
In this assignment you will practice writing major chords on the staff.

Finding Minor Chords3:24
In this lecture you will learn the definition of a minor chord and how to find minor chords on the piano keyboard.
Assignment 30:05
In this assignment you will practice finding minor chords in root position on the keyboard.
Minor Chords
Playing Minor Chords2:29
In this lecture you will learn how to play minor chords in root position. You will also learn how major chords can become minor chords and the 6 arrangements of black and white keys for minor chords.
Reading Minor Chords2:32
In this lecture you will learn to associate the minor chords on the staff with the 6 types of arrangements of black and white keys.
Reading Minor Chords
Exercises for Minor Chords7:53
In this lecture you will begin practicing minor chord exercises.
Inversions of Minor Chords4:04
In this lecture you will learn about minor chord inversions and tips on how to identify them.
Inversions of Minor Chords
Fingerings for Inversions of Minor Chords2:07
In this lecture you will learn the correct fingerings for minor chord inversions.
Fingerings for Inversions of Minor Chords
Exercises for Minor Chord Inversions11:58
In this lecture you will begin playing minor chord inversion exercises.
Progressions with Primary Chords (minor)6:22
In this lecture you will learn about chord progressions and about primary chord in minor keys.
Assignment 40:05
Exercises for Minor Chord Progressions10:07
In this lecture you will begin exercises for playing chord progressions in minor keys.
Assignment: Writing Minor Chords0:05
In this assignment you will practice writing minor chords on the staff.

Finding Augmented Chords3:17
In this lecture you will learn how to find any augmented chord on the piano keyboard.
Assignment 50:05
In this assignment you will practice finding augmented chords in root position on the keyboard.
Augmented Chords
Playing Augmented Chords1:21
In this lecture you will learn the fingerings for augmented chords in root position. You will also learn how major chords can become augmented chords.
Reading Augmented Chords5:15
In this lecture you will learn to associate the augmented chords on the staff with the 6 types of arrangements of black and white keys for major chords.
Reading Augmented Chords
Exercises for Augmented Chords4:23
In this lecture you will begin practicing augmented chord exercises.
Inversions of Augmented Chords2:04
In this lecture you will learn about augmented chord inversions and tips on how to identify them.
Inversions of Augmented Chords
Fingerings for Augmented Chord Inversions1:09
In this lecture you will learn the correct fingerings for augmented chord inversions.
Fingerings for Augmented Chord Inversions
Exercises for RH Augmented Chord Inversions6:22
In this lecture you will practice playing augmented chord inversions for the right hand.
Exercises for LH Augmented Chord Inversions6:17
In this lecture you will practice playing augmentedchord inversions for the left hand.
Assignment: Writing Augmented Chords0:05
In this assignment you will practice writing augmented chords on the staff.

Finding Diminished Chords3:29
In this lecture you will learn how to find any diminished chord on the piano keyboard.
Assignment 60:05
In this assignment you will practice finding diminished chords in root position on the keyboard.
Diminished Chords
Playing Diminished Chords1:34
In this lecture you will learn the fingerings for diminished chords in root position. You will also learn how minor chords can become diminished chords.
Reading Diminished Chords4:56
In this lecture you will learn to associate the diminished chords on the staff with the 6 types of arrangements of black and white keys for minor chords.
Reading Diminished Chords
Exercises for Diminished Chords4:21
In this lecture you will begin playing diminished chord exercises.
Inversions of Diminished Chords3:57
In this lecture you will learn about diminished chord inversions and tips on how to identify them.
Inversions of Diminished Chords
Fingerings for Diminshed Chord Inversions2:07
In this lecture you will learn the correct fingerings for diminished chord inversions.
Fingerings for Diminished Chord Inversions
Exercises for RH Diminished Chord Inversions6:14
In this lecture you will practice playing diminished chord inversions for the right hand.
Exercises for LH Diminished Chord Inversions6:14
In this lecture you will practice playing diminished chord inversions for the left hand.
Assignment: Writing Diminished Chords0:05
In this assignment you will practice writing diminished chords on the staff.

What are Seventh Chords?5:59
In this lecture you will learn the definition of a seventh chord and how to identify various seventh chords.
Seventh Chords
Assignment 70:05
In this assignment you will practice finding seventh chords in root position on the keyboard.
Fingerings for Seventh Chords1:52
In this lecture you will learn the fingerings for seventh chords in root position with the right and left hands.
Fingerings for Seventh Chords
Why is it Called a Dominant Seventh Chord?1:18
In this lecture you will learn where the name dominant seventh comes from.
Inversions of Dominant Seventh Chords5:05
In this lecture you will learn about dominant seventh chord inversions and tips on how to identify them.
Inversions of Dominant Seventh Chords
Fingerings for Dominant Seventh Chord Inversions2:02
In this lecture you will learn the typical fingerings for dominant seventh chord inversions.
Fingerings for Dominant Seventh Chord Inveresions
Exercises for RH Dominant Seventh Chord Inversions5:34
In this lecture you will practice playing dominant seventh chord inversions for the right hand.
Exercises for LH Dominant Seventh Chord Inversions5:29
In this lecture you will practice playing dominant seventh chord inversions for the left hand.
Assignment: Writing Seventh Chords0:05
In this assignment you will practice writing seventh chords on the staff.

Block and Broken3:04
In this video you will learn about block and broken chord accompaniments.
Alberti Bass1:26
In this video you will learn about Alberti Bass accompaniment.
Waltz Bass2:02
In this video you will learn about the waltz accompaniment and variations of this pattern.
Arpeggios1:33
In this video you will learn about arpeggio accompaniments and how to play them.
Open Harmony2:11
In this video you will learn about open chords and how to play them.
Chord Accompaniments
Exercises for Chord Accompaniments2:20
In this video you will practice playing common chord accompaniments.

Roman Numerals3:09
In this video you will learn what Roman numerals mean in music.
Figured Bass2:39
In this video you will learn how to read figured bass chord symbols.
Slash Chords1:25
In this video you will learn how to read slash chord symbols.
Suspended Chords1:37
In this video you will learn how to read chord symbols for suspended chords.
Added Tone Chords2:05
In this video you will learn how to read chord symbols for added tone chords.
Chord Symbols

Requirements

You must have a basic ability to read notes, or have taken my course "Reading Music: Notes on the Staff & Keyboard".
You don’t need to know how to play the piano but it is helpful.

Description

In this latest course by award-winning composer Jonathan Peters, you will…

Learn to recognize chords on the keyboard
Learn to recognize chords on the staff
Learn to recognize chords by ear
Learn to write chords
Learn fingerings for playing chords on the piano keyboard
Learn to play a variety of chord accompaniments
Learn to read chords symbols (including letters, Roman numerals, abbreviations, etc.)

The course includes over 200 exercises, assignments, and quizzes.

All material is presented in a straight forward manner, that doesn't waste time and gets right to the point. This course is part of a series of courses that focus on practical aspects of music (along with some necessary theoretical knowledge). It is Mr. Peters' 9th course overall.

The exercises can be done along with the videos or if you so desire, you will have the option to download PDFs.

This course is intended for beginners, those who want a refresher, those who may have not learned things correctly the first time, and anyone just wanting to learn more about music. You must have a basic ability to read notes, or have taken my course "Reading Music: Notes on the Staff & Keyboard". You don’t need to know how to play the piano but it is helpful.

Who this course is for:

beginners
those who want a refresher
anyone wanting to learn more about music

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Major Chords13 lectures • 1hr 5min

Minor Chords12 lectures • 51min

Augmented Chords10 lectures • 30min

Diminished Chords10 lectures • 33min

Seventh Chords9 lectures • 27min

Common Chord Accompaniments6 lectures • 13min

Understanding Chord Symbols5 lectures • 11min

Recognizing Chords by Ear3 lectures • 1min

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