by Mick Orlosky
If you want to learn how to play the piano How To Discover Piano - Sometimes in life, we regret not pursuing hobbies or interests we once enjoyed. I know I regret not continuing to play football and furthering my passion for reading music, especially the piano. Learning to play the piano can seem overwhelming, but when broken down into manageable pieces and with plenty of tuition and practice, it… perfectly, the most crucial skill you need to develop is the ability to construct and play the chords. This skill is considered fundamental and enables you to read music charts better, allowing you to play any song that you desire just by following the chords. Below are some tips and techniques that can help you learn how to construct chords and play them on any keyboard.
Start by learning the major and minor triads of the chords. A triad is a three-note chord and is considered the basic chord that should be learned by beginners. There are both major and minor triads in the chords. You can easily build a major triad by combining the first, fifth, and third levels of the major scale. For example, the C major triad is built from the C major scale, which consists of the notes C-D-E-F-G-A-B.
To build a minor triad or minor chord, use the same scale levels that were used for the major chord but flatten the third note. For example, in the C minor chord, you should flatten the E. The first note of the chord is considered the name of the chord and is also referred to as the root note for the chord.
If you want to build a seventh chord, simply add the seventh note of the scale to the major triad. For example, a C7 chord consists of the C major triad with the addition of the note B. To create a ninth chord, you need to play the second note on the scale, which doubles as the ninth note. If you want to create a suspended chord, omit the third note on the scale and replace it with the fourth. The notes of the ninth chord include the first, fifth, third, seventh, and ninth levels of the scale. For a C9 chord, play the sequence C-E-G-B-D.
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