Chapter 1) "How to Match Chords up with any Melody"

This in-depth one hour chapter digs into a subject that every serious piano and keyboard player must master.

As its name implies, this lesson goes beyond chord charts and lead sheets - you'll learn the skills necessary to be able to add chords to any melody that you hear. In the first chapter, we'll tackle the basics - learning to be able to distinguish the "Key" of a song, as well as it's "Mode". In addition, we'll look at 3 specific techniques that will enable you to add basic chords to any melody.

This lesson is a critical skill - especially if you write your own music, or find yourself in situations where someone else gives you a melody and asks you to add chords underneath.

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Chapter 2) "How to Match Chords up with any Melody"

Building on the techniques explored in Chapter 1, this second chapter dives into the fascinating subject of "Simple Chord Substitution". By learning which chords are available as substitutes for one another, you can quickly change the texture and sound of any song!

In the first chapter, we studied the three primary chords which are available in any key to harmonize any melody. By using the technique of "Simple Chord Substitution", ALL of the 7 diatonic chords in any key can be used to creatively Match Chords up with any Melody.

In addition, we'll explore the powerful concepts of the "Leading Tone", and the "Major V Chord in minor keys".

This is an ideal course of study for any musician - especially those players who would like to be able to create a fantastic musical structure under any melody.
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Chapter 3) "How to Match Chords up with any Melody"

In this chapter, we're jumping into some of the deeper waters of music theory. Specifically, we'll be taking a detailed look at something called the "Secondary Dominant".

If you don't learn anything else musically this year, make sure you get this powerful concept nailed down!

The "Secondary Dominant" is a powerful force in music - able to add instant "Musical Enthusiasm" between chords. While this is a mainstay topic of music theory classes, the "Secondary Dominant" remains an elusive, out-of-reach concept for many musicians. Don't let that be you!

After going through this lesson - about 45 minutes - you'll understand the 3 Simple Steps needed to create an enthusiastic "Secondary Dominant" that you can drop between any chord in almost any song.

Don't miss this powerful series!

All Downloadable lessons are Windows and Mac Compatible.