Chords & Harmony
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How to Add Seventh Chords to Your Playing
Learn seventh chords for beginners on piano: what they are, how to build them, and how to start using dominant 7th and major 7th chords in real songs.
September 7, 2026
Major and Minor: What Makes Chords Sound Happy or Sad
Learn the difference between major and minor chords, why they sound happy or sad, and how to build both types on your piano keyboard today.
September 5, 2026
How to Play Chord Inversions and Why They Matter
Learn piano chord inversions for beginners: what they are, how to finger them, and how they make chord changes smoother and music sound more connected.
September 3, 2026
Left-Hand Accompaniment Patterns for Beginner Pianists
Learn the most useful left-hand accompaniment patterns for beginners: root-fifth, broken chords, and Alberti bass explained step by step.
September 1, 2026
Common Chord Progressions Every Beginner Should Know
Learn the piano chord progressions every beginner needs: I-IV-V, I-V-vi-IV, and ii-V-I explained in C major with clear examples.
August 7, 2026
How to Read Chord Symbols and Lead Sheets
Learn how to read chord symbols like C, Cm, C7, and Cmaj7 on a lead sheet. A plain-language guide for beginner pianists.
July 24, 2026
How to Build Major and Minor Triads on the Piano
Learn how to build piano triads from scratch. Understand the semitone formula for major and minor chords and play C, G, F, Am, Dm, and Em today.
July 10, 2026
Piano Chords for Beginners: The First Chords to Learn
Learn the first piano chords beginners should know: C, F, and G major, with finger numbers, hand positions, and a simple chord table.
June 26, 2026