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Piano Chord Chart – The Basics

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One of the most important tools you will have access to as you learn 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… is the piano chord chart. This chart displays all the common major, minor, and seventh chords. Over time, you will start to memorize many of the chords shown on the chart. However, it is crucial to have access to this resource when you need it for effective learning.

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The piano chord chart is a valuable resource for beginners. However, this may not be immediately apparent. If you look at older pieces of music, you will notice the absence of chord symbols. These symbols, which appear above notes in modern sheet music How To Read Piano Piece Music Fast - Learning to play the piano and read sheet music doesn't have to be intimidating. You don't …

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Piano Chords For Beginners – The Three Main Chords You Should Know on the Piano

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So the first chord you should learn is how to play a major chord. The basic formula for a major chord is the root note, then the note that is 2 steps away, and finally the note that is 1 step and a half away. For example, the C major chord consists of the notes C, E, and G.

Now, to play the C minor chord, you take the second note, which is E, and lower it by half a step, resulting in Eb. Therefore, the C minor chord is composed of the notes C, Eb, and G.

Moving on, you can form a diminished chord by lowering the third note by half a step. So the C diminished chord is C, Eb, and Gb. This formula can be applied to any note on the piano to find the major, minor, and diminished chords.

Lastly, let’s discuss augmented chords. To form an augmented chord, you take a major chord and raise the third note by half a step. For example, a C augmented chord is C, E, and Ab.

These are the four basic chords you can play on the piano. From there, you can add elements like major 9th, …

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