What a Chord Is (By Sound)

What a Chord Is (By Sound)

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Welcome & Setup

  • Welcome to Foundations
  • How to Use This Course
  • Practice Expectations
  • Foundation Starter Pack.pdf2

Module 1: Keyboard Orientation

  • Proper Posture
  • Understanding the Keyboard Layout
  • Naming of the White Keys
  • Finger Numbers & Hand Position
  • Quiz 1 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 2: Intervals

  • Understanding Intervals2
  • What is an Octave?
  • Naming the Black Keys4
  • Quiz 2: Test Your Knowledge

Module 3: Major Scale Intro

  • The Major Scale Shape
  • Playing the Scale with Correct Fingering
  • Quiz 3 - Test Your Knowledge
  • Practice with me: C Major Scale

Module 4: Basic Chords (Triads)

  • What a Chord Is (By Sound)
  • Major Chords
  • Smooth Chord Transitions
  • Minor Chords
  • Major vs Minor (By Sound)
  • Quiz 4 - Test Your Knowledge

Module 5: Chord Changes, Timing & Simple Progressions

  • Why Chords Move1
  • Two-Chord Progressions
  • Three-Chord Progressions
  • Four-Chord Progression with Song Application

Module 6: Foundations Wrap-Up & Readiness

  • Review: What You’ve Learned
  • Final Check - Test Your Knowledge
  • What Next?