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The method
The Five Step Formula
1
Find the key of the song
Know which notes and chords belong in a song before you play a note.
2
Use numbers in music
Think in numbers instead of letters, so any song works in any key.
3
Learn the 4 essential chords
The four chords that show up in song after song.
4
Diatonic chords
Build every chord that naturally belongs in a key.
5
Patterns in music
Spot the progressions that repeat, and start playing by ear.
From the blog
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5 Basic Piano Chords Video #5
This is our final video in our 5-part series Titled “5 Basic Piano Chords.” We have covered a ton of information and…
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5 Basic Piano Chords Video #4
In our last video we covered the Open 5 Chord and how it removes the muddy sound that can happen when playing…
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5 Basic Piano Chords Video #3
In our last video we covered the minor chord. I showed you a simple way that you can play the minor chord…
Books
Go further, at your own pace
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The Piano Chord Encyclopedia
900 chords and inversions in every key, clearly illustrated with fingering.
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The Piano Scale Encyclopedia
Over 400 scales at your fingertips: major, minor, pentatonic, blues, modes, and jazz & gospel.
FOR KIDS
Jungle Keys
Piano for kids! Book 1 · First Notes, starring Kiko the monkey, with 17 scan-and-play videos.
Songstep piano tools
Practice smarter with interactive tools
Look up any chord or scale, watch a song play on a virtual piano, and train your ear, all in your browser. Nothing to install.
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