The Three Most Important Chords: I, IV and V Good morning. This is Duane. Today we’re going to start a new series. I’m going to walk you through my series of news letters. There’s 39 or 50 of them or … Continue reading →
How To Play “Michael Row The Boat” Good morning. This is Duane. We’ve been exploring some songs that you can play with just 3 chords but you don’t have too. Today we’re going to look at Michael Row The Boat … Continue reading →
What are the Primary Chords & Secondary Chords In Your Favorite Keys? ) Here is a transcript of the video if you would like to follow along: Good morning, this is Duane, and one of the most important things that … Continue reading →
What Are The “Primary Chords” & Why Do I Need To Know Them? Good morning. This is Duane. I’d like to ask you a question today. Do you know the primary chords in all 12 keys? What do I mean … Continue reading →
Did You Know That Music Is Based On Natural “Laws” – Music Theory? 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 … Continue reading →
Piano Chords: How Many Do I Need To Know To Play a Song? Here is a transcript of the video in case you would like to follow along: Good morning this is Duane and today I’d like to ask you … Continue reading →
Primary Chords: The “Family Chords” You Need To Know In Any Key! Over the years, a lot of people have asked me what it takes to be a good piano player relative to chords, and they say, “How many chords … Continue reading →
There are thousands of chords you COULD play, but in any given key there are only 3 that are “primary” chords. That means they are indigenous to that key, just like you are indigenous to your family. If you have … Continue reading →
Playing in the key of Db involves basing your playing on the scale of Db which contains five flats – B, E, A, D, and G. The primary chords in the key of Db are Db (tonic chord), Gb (sub-dominant … Continue reading →
Sometimes people ask me why they have to learn all those different types of chords, such as augmented and diminished and 9ths and so forth. The answer is “They don’t. They can get by with just the primary chords UNLESS … Continue reading →
