How To Match the Melody To Chords: Part 1
[audio:Match1.mp3]How To Match the Melody To Chords: Part 1 Listen to the first of a four part audio on matching the melody of a particular song to the appropriate chords.
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Are you a Chord Detective?
There’s a logic behind every note written in music, & you can learn to understand that logic, and therefore understand music. If you can read music to some degree but don’t “see through” the written music — don’t understand what … Continue reading →
Are there hundreds of chords? Thousands? Millions?
 An interesting experiment is to ask people how many chords there are in music. You’ll be surprised to find out that most musicians don’t do any better at answering that question than non-musicians. Why do you suppose is that? … Continue reading →
Did you know that music is based on natural “laws” — like gravity?
How many of these facts do you know about music & piano playing? Test yourself and then check the answers at the bottom of the page: Did you know that by learning just 3 chords you can play hundreds of … Continue reading →
Make Sure To Learn Chords & Music Theory!
Piano Lessons: Make Sure They Include Chords & Music Theory! Proper piano instruction is an element extremely vital to learning the instrument well. Though it’s very possible to be a self-taught piano player, piano lessons can really increase the speed … Continue reading →
Inversions: How To Stand a Chord On Its’ Head
Many people get all confused when chords are turned upside down. They recognize them when they are in root position, but when you stand them on their head…well, it gets kind of fuzzy for folks. That’s understandable. We grow up … Continue reading →
Augmented Chords
Augmented chords are to a piece of music like pepper is to a meal; you would never sit down to a meal of pepper alone, but you might sprinkle a little on your food to liven up the taste a … Continue reading →