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…
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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…
Step #2 – Major Triad Intervals
Stage 0 | Lesson: 02 | Step 2 - (Theory) Each major triad is comprised of two intervals: one major and minor third. The arrangement of these intervals…
Step #1 – 7th Chord Shells
Stage 0 | Lesson: 08 | Step 1 - (Theory) The 3rd and the 7th are the defining chord tones in any seventh chord. Together, they form an array of notes …
Step #2 – Hexatonic Dominant 9, #11, (bVII+, I)
Stage 5 | Lesson: 48 | Step 2 - (theory) This particular hexatonic sound contains 2 extensions that work over the dominant 7th chord. The combination …
Step #3 – Pop/Rock Style
Stage 5 | Lesson: 48 | Step 3 - (theory) The pop/rock style is home on the piano. Many famous pop/rock pianists have emerged from writing simple 4 cho…