Fundamentals
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Learn how to approach familiar tunes with brand new harmonic possibilities using the music theory superpower of secondary dominants.
Learn how to approach familiar tunes with brand new harmonic possibilities using the music theory superpower of secondary dominants.
If you've ever asked, “How can I make my piano chords sound more interesting?” then you need to check out this inquisitive lesson!
If you've ever asked, “How can I make my piano chords sound more interesting?” then you need to check out this inquisitive lesson!
Level up your jazz harmony in this dedicated lesson on the backdoor 2-5-1 progression exploring aural recognition, chord voicings and improvisation.
Level up your jazz harmony in this dedicated lesson on the backdoor 2-5-1 progression exploring aural recognition, chord voicings and improvisation.
Master the savory sound of suspended chords on piano with this lesson on sus chords—no more confusion over symbols like Csus2, Csus4, C7sus4, etc.
Master the savory sound of suspended chords on piano with this lesson on sus chords—no more confusion over symbols like Csus2, Csus4, C7sus4, etc.
If you want to play amazing piano chords with a professional sound, then you have to think like a pro when it comes to chords shapes.
If you want to play amazing piano chords with a professional sound, then you have to think like a pro when it comes to chords shapes.
Learn all about dominant 7th chords on piano—this guide covers foundations of dominant 7th construction, inversions, basic voicings and improv.
Learn all about dominant 7th chords on piano—this guide covers foundations of dominant 7th construction, inversions, basic voicings and improv.
Looking for pro piano chords? Discover beautiful, gut-wrenching minor 11th chord voicings for contemporary gospel, neo soul and R&B.
Looking for pro piano chords? Discover beautiful, gut-wrenching minor 11th chord voicings for contemporary gospel, neo soul and R&B.
What if sight reading on piano is not your superhero power? These 5 tips will improve your reading a prima vista (Italian "at first sight").
What if sight reading on piano is not your superhero power? These 5 tips will improve your reading a prima vista (Italian "at first sight").
Expand your familiarity and proficiency playing various chord qualities with these essential piano chords practice exercises for all levels.
Expand your familiarity and proficiency playing various chord qualities with these essential piano chords practice exercises for all levels.
The jazz piano student's indispensable online dictionary of music theory terms, concepts, definitions and vocabulary words.
Discover all about minor 7th chords on piano—this complete guide covers minor 7th construction, inversions, harmonic application and improvisation.
Discover all about minor 7th chords on piano—this complete guide covers minor 7th construction, inversions, harmonic application and improvisation.
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