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In the previous lessons, you’ve learned to harmonize hymns step-by-step. Now, let’s dive into improvisation—the art of creating music spontaneously! What is Improvisation? Improvisation is composing and performing in real-time without prior preparation. Essential in jazz, blues, and gospel, it allows flexibility in reharmonizing, modulating keys, or
lesson15
In this lesson, we will learn how to transform a melody into a variety of chord accompaniments. This is a common technique, especially among music players who work with choirs. For example, if someone creates a melody that includes the i, iii, iv, vi, vii, and viii notes of a
lesson14
Congratulations on mastering triads, seventh chords, ninth chords, eleventh chords, and thirteenth chords. Now, we’ll learn how to modify these chords for different musical contexts. Introduction to Altered Chords Any chord—major, minor, augmented, or dominant—can be altered to change its character or "color." For example,
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In this lesson, we will learn about 11th and 13th chords. In previous lessons, you studied triads, four-note, and five-note chords (triads, seventh chords, and ninth chords). Here, we will explore six- and seven-note chords, known as 11th and 13th chords. Number of Keys & Chord Types Keys Chord Type
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In this lesson, we will learn about major and minor ninth chords. In previous lessons, you studied triads and four-note chords (triads and seventh chords). Here, we will explore five-note chords called ninth chords. Number of Keys Chord Type 3 Triad 4 Seventh Chord 5 Ninth Chord 6 Eleventh Chord
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In this lesson, we’ll explore chord progressions using major sixth, minor sixth, and diminished seventh chords. Previously, you learned how to build and invert these chords. Now, we’ll use them to create functional and expressive progressions. Seventh Chords in the Major Scale We’ve covered how each note
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In this lesson, we’ll explore progressions using major, minor, and dominant seventh chords. You’ve already learned how to form and invert these chords; now we’ll use them to create functional and expressive progressions. Seventh Chords in a Major Scale Each degree of the major scale corresponds to
Demystifying music harmony through visual learning, empowering pianists to play with freedom and creativity.
In this lesson, we’ll explore diminished seventh chords, major sixth chords, and minor sixth chords. Previously, you learned how to build and invert major, minor, and dominant seventh chords. Now, we’ll expand your toolkit with these three additional chord types. Diminished Seventh Chords A diminished seventh chord is
In this lesson, we will explore major, minor, and dominant seventh chords. Previously, you learned how to form and invert major, minor, and diminished triads. Now, we’ll expand this knowledge to chords built with four notes, known as seventh chords. Chord Types by Number of Keys Number of Keys
In this lesson, we will explore chord progressions involving minor, diminished, and major chords. From previous lessons, you’ve learned how to form and invert minor, diminished, and major chords. Now, we’ll use these chords to create functional and expressive progressions. Chord Progressions You’ve already studied chord progressions
In this lesson, we will explore minor chords. From previous lessons, you’ve learned how to construct a minor scale. Using simple techniques, we’ll now transform minor scales into minor chords, introduce common ways to play minor chords, and explore minor chord progressions. Number of Keys vs. Chord Types
As you should recall, the notes of a major scale correspond to major triads, minor triads, or diminished triads. We have already learned about major triads and their various progressions. Now we will study minor scales, as they will help us easily play minor triads and diverse minor chord progressions.
In this lesson, we’ll explore major chord progressions. In the previous lesson, you learned how to form inverted major triads. Now, we’ll use these major triads to create functional and expressive progressions. What Are Major Chord Progressions? A chord progression is a sequence of chords moving from one
In this lesson, we will learn about major triads. In previous lessons, you learned how to construct a major scale. Using a few simple techniques, I’ll show you how to easily transform a major scale into a major triad, when you’re most likely to play major triads, and
The major scale is foundational in music theory. Imagine the satisfaction of transforming a simple melody into rich chords! To master this skill, you need fluency in all 12 keys. Instead of memorising scales blindly, focus on understanding their structure to play any scale effortlessly.
A Comprehensive Lesson Intervals are the building blocks of music, defining the distance between two pitches. In harmony, intervals occur when notes are played simultaneously, creating consonance or dissonance. This lesson explores intervals, their types, emotional effects, formulas, and practical applications. 1. What Are Intervals? An interval measures the distance
Now that you’ve met the white keys, let’s uncover the secrets of the black keys—the “sharps” (♯) and “flats” (♭) you’ve probably heard about. Think of them as musical spices that add flavour to your playing! default: Piano.Keyboard: showKeyName: true children: C#, D#, F#, G#, A# octaves:
Learn the basics of piano notes and white keys in this introductory lesson. Discover how seven unique notes form the foundation of music, understand the concept of octaves, and explore the C major scale. Perfect for beginners!