Fundamentals
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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.
Discover and play 11 of the most important chord progressions on piano while honing your ear training skills at the same time!
Discover and play 11 of the most important chord progressions on piano while honing your ear training skills at the same time!
Discover the best way to improve your time and feel with a rhythm exercise that pros use to lock-in their playing. It's time to get serious about time!
Discover the best way to improve your time and feel with a rhythm exercise that pros use to lock-in their playing. It's time to get serious about time!
Confused about piano scale fingerings? This lesson will help you comprehend the logic behind piano scale fingerings once and for all.
Confused about piano scale fingerings? This lesson will help you comprehend the logic behind piano scale fingerings once and for all.
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