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Learn Piano #3 - Music Harmony & Learn 3 Minor Piano Chords

Name: Learn Piano #3 - Music Harmony & Learn 3 Minor Piano Chords
Rating: 4.8 (22 reviews)

Learn to harmonize a song with 3 minor piano chords. Use 2 Music Harmony Rules & 8 hot Piano Tips to sound like a pro!

Created byRosa Suen

Last updated 10/2019

English

What you'll learn

understand minor chords
how to put minor chords into chord progressions
understand why certain minor chords work while other minor chords do not work
how chords move smoothly from one chord to the other
harmonize a song with flowing chord progression

Course content

17 sections • 53 lectures • 1h 26m total length

Overview of Reharmonization Level 3 - Using Minor Chords7:53
Reharmonization Level 3 - Learn how to harmonize the song with the following 3 minor chords:

Dm

Em

Am

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Watch the video and listen to how beautiful it sounds when minor chords are added into the progression.

The focus of Level 3:

1. How do you decide which minor chords to put in?

2. You don't randomly put in any minor chords you like.

3. There are 2 Big Guidelines you need to follow in order for your chord progression to sound good.

4. Even under this big umbrella, there is a variety of ways to put in these minor chords

Music Harmony Theory for Minor Chord Substitutions:

1. Review Level 1 - Basic Chords

2. Review Level 2 - Color Chords - 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th

3. Minor Chords in C Key: Dm, Em, Am

4. Music Harmony Rule #1 - Understand the Secret of 2 Common Tones

5. Music Harmony Rule #2 - Focus on Smooth Diatonic Chords Movement

6. Piano Tip 1: Chords like to Move Up & Down in 3rds

7. Piano Tip 2: Chords like to Move Up & Down in whole steps

8. Piano Tip 3: Chords like to Move Up & Down in half steps

9. Piano Tip 4: Chords like to Move in the Cirlce Movement

10. Circle of 5ths vs Circle of 4ths

11. How come there are so many variations?

12. You find your own sound.

Bonus Section: Piano Techniques & Style

1. Bonus Piano Tip 5: RH Octave to Double up Melody Tones

2. Bonus Piano Tip 2: Finger Trick: Roll to create Echo Effect

3. Bonus Piano Tip 3: Finger Trick: Alternate rapidly R1 + R5 to create Tremolos

4. Bonus Piano Tip 4: Finger Trick: R2 + R3 Inner Fingers to play 4 tones in the RH

Level 1 Review - Basic Chords: C, F, G72:07
Let's have a quick review of Level 1:

3 Basic Chords:

I, IV, V7

You can harmonize any folk songs or most hymns with these 3 Basic Chords.
Level 2 Review Color Chords: C6, CM7, CM9, C6/9, F6, FM7, FM9, F6/9, G96:09
Level 2 Color Chords: 4 Tone 7 Chords1:13
4 Tone Chords:

C6, CM7

F6, FM7

G7

5 Tone Chords:

CM9, C6/9

F6/9, FM9

G9
Level 2: The 10th Color Tone in C, F, G71:03
The 10th Color tone is actually the 3rd tone played an octave higher.

In Music, there is no C10.

In Lead sheets, they are just written as C.

Professional musicians normally don't play C triad (C E G) but Open 10th ( C - G - E) with the E an octave higher.
Level 2 Lead Sheet with Color Chords Added1:12
In Level 2 chord substitutions:

C - C6, CM7, CM9, C6/9

F - F6, FM7, FM9, F6/9

G7 - G9

Level 3 Part A: The 3 Minor Chords1:20
C Key - 3 minor chords:

Dm - D F A

Em - E G B

Am - A C E
Level 3 Part B: Putting the 3 Minor Chords into the Chord Progression1:42
Level 3 Part C: Lead Sheet to Chord Chart1:41
Learn how to transfer the chords from Lead Sheet to Chord Charts.

Once you put chords into chord chart, you can see patterns more easily!
Level 3 Part D: Different Chord Progressions Explanation3:00
The 2 different Chord Charts:

C Chord Sub: Em and Am2:19
C Chord can have 2 substitutions: Am Em

C Chord: C E G

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Em: E G B

Em has 2 common tones with C Chord: E G

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Am: A C E

Am has 2 common tones with C Chord: A C
Demo on the Piano: C Chord - Em & Am1:10
C Chord: C E G

Am: A C E

Am has 2 tones in common with C Chord - C & E

Em: E G B

Em has 2 tones in common with C Chord - E & G
F Chord Sub: Dm and Am1:14
F Chord: F A C

Dm: D F A - has 2 tones in common with F Chord: F & A

Am: A C E - has 2 tones in common with F Chord: A & C
Demo on the PIano: F Chord - Dm & Am0:39
F Chord: F A C

Dm Chord: D F A

Dm has 2 tones in common with F Chord

Am Chord: A C E

Am has 2 tones in common with F Chord
Take A Break - Write a Review0:44
Dear Students,

How are you doing so far?

1. If you have questions, please post your question on the right side of the course.

I will be available to answer any questions regarding the lectures.

2. Also, I would appreciate if you find the course helpful to you to write a positive review for me.

Many times, students do not know where to write reviews.

a. You click on the Right Upper Corner- Write a Review

b. Another box will pop up to highlight the 5 stars and write a few comments of what you liked about the course.

You can always 'edit' the review at the end of the course.

IN case you want to make changes, you can re-write the review any time.

Thanks in advance,

Rosa
G7 Chord Sub: Em and Dm1:13
G7 Chord:

Dm and Em can substitute for G7 Chord
Demo on the Piano: G7 Chord - Em & Dm0:51
G7 Chord has 4 tones: G B D F

Em: E G B - has 2 tones in common with G7

Dm: D F A - has 2 tones in common with G7
Summary of Chord Substitution to C, F, G7 - Music Theory2:31
C Chord: Am or Em

F Chord: Dm or Am

G7 Chord: Em or Dm
Summary of Chord Substitutions: Dm, Em, Am1:01

Rule 2: Diatonic Chords Move Smoothly in these 4 Areas1:15
You don't randomly put the minor chords as chords like to move smoothly one to another:

Diatonic chords move in these 4 areas:

1. a third up / a third down

2. a step up / a step down

3. 1/2 a step up / 1/2 step down

4. Follow the Circle Movement

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Now that you are have more choices of chord substitutions, you need to be aware of how diatonic chords move in a chord progression. Some choices sound better than others. You need to use your ears to decide which one sounds better when you have many minor chords to choose.

1. A Third Up - C to Em to G71:03
C to Em To G7

1. When a major chord moves up a 3^rd (C to Em) it is moving up a Major 3^rd.

2. When a minor chord moves up to a major chord (Em to G), it is moving up a minor 3^rd.
2. A Third Down - C to Am to F0:48
C to Am to F

When a major chord moves down to a minor chord (C to Am), it moves to its relative minor.

This is moving down a minor 3^rd

When a minor chord moves down to a major chord (Am to F), it moves down a Major 3^rd.
3. A Third Down - F to Dm0:40
F to Dm

F moves down a 3rd to Dm
Listen to the Sounds of Chords Moving Down a Third & Moving Up a Third0:50
A Third Down:

C Am F

F Dm

A Third Up:

C Em G7

1. One Whole Step Up - Dm to Em2:16
Minor Chords like to move in stepwise direction:

- One Whole Step Up:

Dm to Em
2. One Whole Step Down - Am to G0:40
Smooth Chord Progression:

Minor Chords like to move one whole step down.

Am to G - One whole Step down
3. One Whole Step Down - Em to Dm0:32
Here you have 2 minor chords: Em and Dm.

When Em moves down to Dm, it moves one whole step down.

Circle of 5ths & Circle of 4ths1:40
Both Circles have the same function!
Circle of 5ths - Chords Move Anti-clockwise direction1:47
Tha anticlockwise movement:

Em to Am

Am to Dm

Dm to G7

G7 to C
Dm to G7 - Perfect 4th Going Up & Perfect 5th Going Down1:42
Circle movement - anticlockwise direction.

When you play on the piano:

Dm to G7

- Perfect 4th Going Up

- Perfect 5th Going Down
Am to Dm - Perfect 4th Going Up & Perfect 5th Going Down0:54
Am to Dm

- Perfect 4th Going Up

- Perfect 5th Going Down
Em to Dm - Perfect 4th Going Up & Perfect 5th Going Down0:44
Em to Dm

- Perfect 4th Going Up

- Perfect 5th Going Down
Listen to the Chords Moving in Perfect 4ths & Perfect 5ths0:57

Requirements

basic chords - I, IV, V7
preferably had taken my Level 1 and Level 2 - Reharmonization Method
a love for music

Description

Here is a review from one of my students: Barbara

"I have lost track of how many courses I have taken with Rosa but my playing has improved and I am so excited to keep learning more & more with her. Each course goes deeper into what we need to know and makes playing beautiful music easier. Rosa has the God given gift of being a very gentle teacher. It's fun to learn with her and as you watch the videos it's almost as if she is in the room with you. If it is your goal to enjoy playing the piano let Rosa help you reach that goal. Thanks Rosa, we appreciate you."

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Learn Piano Level 3 - Intermediate Level - Learn how to reharmonize a song with Basic Chords with 3 Minor Chords in Key of C: Em Dm Am. There are 4 Piano Tips to help you sound like a PRO by adding in Runs, Tremolos, & Echo Effect.

Do you want to know how to easily harmonize a song with minor chords?
All you need is to quickly understand music theory regarding minor chord substitutions.
Learn the 2 Harmony Rules and 4 Hot Piano Tips in this course.
Learn how to do smooth chord progressions moving in 3rds, whole step, 1/2 steps, up & down and in the circle movement.

Here's the Secret: You can write your own song by learning my 2 Big Rules of Music Harmony that enables you to always have smooth chord progression. Appy these 2 Big Harmony rules to reharmonize any folk songs and Christmas songs, and soon you will be able to write your own songs effortlessly.

Music Harmony Theory for Minor Chord Substitutions:

1. Review Level 1 - Basic Chords

2. Review Level 2 - Color Chords - 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th

3. Minor Chords in C Key: Dm, Em, Am

4. Music Harmony Rule #1 - Understand the Secret of 2 Common Tones

5. Music Harmony Rule #2 - Focus on Smooth Diatonic Chords Movement

6. Piano Tip 1: Chords like to Move Up & Down in 3rds

7. Piano Tip 2: Chords like to Move Up & Down in whole steps

8. Piano Tip 3: Chords like to Move Up & Down in half steps

9. Piano Tip 4: Chords like to Move in the Cirlce Movement

10. Circle of 5ths vs Circle of 4ths

11. How come there are so many variations?

12. You find your own sound.

Bonus Section: Piano Techniques & Style

1. Bonus Piano Tip 5: RH Octave to Double up Melody Tones

2. Bonus Piano Tip 2: Finger Trick: Roll to create Echo Effect

3. Bonus Piano Tip 3: Finger Trick: Alternate rapidly R1 + R5 to create Tremolos

4. Bonus Piano Tip 4: Finger Trick: R2 + R3 Inner Fingers to play 4 tones in the RH

Have fun playing Away In A Manger in a creative way sounding like a professional with this new level of reharmonization!

Have Fun!

Rosa

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Introduction1 lecture • 8min

Quick Review of Level 1 & Level 25 lectures • 12min

Level 3 Reharmonization - Introducing the Minor Chords4 lectures • 8min

Harmony Rule #1: Chord Substitutions Need to have 2 Common Tones9 lectures • 12min

Harmony Rule 2: Understand Smooth Chord Movement in Chord Progression1 lecture • 1min

Rule 2 Piano Tip 1: A Third Up / A Third Down4 lectures • 3min

Rule 2 Piano Tip 2: One Step Up / One Step Down3 lectures • 3min

Rule 2 Piano Tip 3: Half Step Up/ Half Step Down2 lectures • 2min

Rule 2 Piano Tip 4: Circle Movement6 lectures • 8min

Application to Away In A Manger2 lectures • 1min

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