Product Number:
20437M
Format:
Book + Online Video
Skill Level:
Beginning
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
120
Binding:
Squareback Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-8972-2
ISBN13:
978-07866-8972-9
Series:
You Can Teach Yourself
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
7/1/2015
You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords combines regular music notation with visual illustrations to give a clear picture of how to voice basic piano chords. The first part of the book introduces the student to basic triads and dominant seventh chords in all the inversions. After mastering this concept, material such as Maj7th, min7th, diminished, augmented and suspended chords are introduced, followed by alternate bass note, addition of the 9th and common chord progressions. Regardless of skill level, the student will quickly be able to play an accompaniment by using only chord symbols. The appendix section will give the student a clear understanding in basic music theory. When using this book as a lesson book it's very helpful to refer to the appendix section while chords are being learned. The book can be used both for lessons and reference. Includes access to online video.
Contents
How to Use This Book
C Major/A minor
F Major/ D minor
Bb Major/G minor
Eb Major/C minor
Ab Major/F minor
Db Major/Bb minor
C# Major/A# minor
Gb Major/Eb minor
F# Major/Eb minor
B Major/G# minor
E Major/C# minor
A Major/F# minor
D Major/B minor
G Major/E minor
Exercise Progressions
Major Progression
Minor Progression
Inversions
Major Triad Inversions
Minor Triad Inversions
Dominant 7th Chord Inversions
Major/Minor Progressions Using Inversions
C Major
C Minor
G Major
G Minor
Major Key Progression
Minor Key Progression
2-5-1 Progression
C Major
G Major
2-5-1 Progression
Open Voicings
1-6-2-5 Progression
C Major
1-6-2-5 Progression
More Open Voicings
Major 7th Chords
Minor 7th Chords
Diminished 7th Chords
Augmented/Suspended Chords
Augmented Progression
Suspended Progression
Alternate Bass Note
Alternate Bass Note Progressions
Adding the 9th
Appendix
The Keyboard
Musical Alphabet
The Grand Staff
Keys/Scales
Scale Degrees/Diatonic Chords
Intervals
Lead Sheet and Chord Sheet
Rhythm Sheet/Notation
Work Sheets
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