Step #2 – Major 7th Intervals

Stage 0 | Lesson: 05 | Step 2 - (Theory) Seventh chords are four-part chords made up of stacked major and minor thirds. They are characterized by the …

Step #3 – Major 7th Symbols

Stage 0 | Lesson: 05 | Step 3 - (Theory) There are multiple ways to label a major seventh chord using chord symbols. By familiarizing ourselves with e…

Step #4 – Voiceleading Triads

Stage 0 | Lesson: 05 | Step 4 - (Theory) “Voice-leading” refers to optimum motion between individual voices within a chord or musical phrase. A pr…

Step #1 – Triad Inversions

Stage 0 | Lesson: 04 | Step 1 - (Theory) A triad inversion is a combination of the same 3 notes of a triad in a different order. For the piano, this t…

Step #1 – Minor Triads

Stage 0 | Lesson: 03 | Step 1 - (Theory) Minor triads are 3-note chords made up of a root, minor third, and perfect fifth. These chords serve as the f…

Step #2 – Minor Triads Intervals

Stage 0 | Lesson: 03 | Step 2 - (Theory) Each minor triad is comprised of two intervals: one minor and major third. The arrangement of these intervals…

Step #3 – Minor Triad Symbols

Stage 0 | Lesson: 03 | Step 3 - (Theory) There are multiple ways to label a minor triad using chord symbols. By familiarizing ourselves with each of t…

Step #3 – Major Triad Symbols

Stage 0 | Lesson: 02 | Step 3 - (Theory) There are multiple ways to label a major triad using chord symbols. By familiarizing ourselves with each of t…

Step #4 – Bass Notes, aka Roots

Stage 0 | Lesson: 02 | Step 4 - (Theory) A root is the foundation of any harmony and determines the bass note used in a chord. As these lessons progre…

Step #1 – Major Triads

Stage 0 | Lesson: 02 | Step 1 - (Theory) Major triads are 3-note chords made up of a root, major third, and perfect fifth. These chords serve as the f…
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