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The Piano Fundamentals Course
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Piano Fundamentals Course! (2:03)
Overview of the Course Content (1:45)
How To Use This Course: No Need to Master Everything! (1:28)
2. Finding The Right Gear
Choosing a Piano or Keyboard That Fits Your Needs (10:13)
Essential Accessories That Every Keyboard Player Should Have (8:08)
3. Sitting Down At The Piano
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Posture and Hand Position (5:46)
Finger Numbering (1:43)
Finger Independence Drills (8:01)
Sharps and Flats (4:33)
Half Steps and Whole Steps (2:18)
My Favorite Warm-up (11:11)
4. Major Scales: The foundation of all western music that Actually Help You Play Songs
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Introduction To Major Scales (5:36)
Pro Tip: How to Figure Out ANY Major Scale (2:34)
C Major (4:36)
G Major (2:04)
D Major (2:18)
A Major (2:21)
E Major (2:22)
B Major (3:10)
F Major (2:50)
Bb Major (2:42)
Eb Major (2:08)
Ab Major (2:09)
Why Our Last Two Scales Are Unique (2:40)
Db Major/C# Major (2:26)
Gb/F# Major (3:05)
5. Optional: Two Octave Major Scale Practice Sessions
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Introduction (1:29)
C Major (1:11)
G Major (1:11)
D Major (1:11)
A Major (1:12)
E Major (1:12)
B Major (1:11)
F Major (1:11)
Bb Major (1:09)
Eb Major (1:11)
Ab Major (1:11)
Db Major/C# Major (2:18)
Gb/F# Major (2:16)
Pro Tip: Simple Rhythmic Trick to Make Your Scales Sound More Even (4:13)
6. Circle of 5ths/4ths: The Most Important Element of Music Theory
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The Circle of 5ths/4ths (4:50)
7. Major Triads
All Triad PDF Files
How to Construct Any Major Triad (4:31)
Right Hand: All 12 Major Triads Using Circle of 5ths/4ths (1:34)
Left Hand: All 12 Major Triads Using Circle of 5ths/4ths (1:18)
8. Minor Triads
Introduction (1:57)
Major To Minor Exercise In All 12 Keys (Right Hand) (1:47)
Major To Minor Exercise In All 12 Keys (Left Hand) (1:24)
9. Major Triad Inversions
Introduction To Inversions And Why They Are Important (5:38)
How to Play All Right Hand Major Triad Inversions In 12 Keys (2:02)
How to Play All Left Hand Major Triad Inversions In 12 Keys (2:02)
10. Minor Triad Inversions
Right Hand: Minor Triad Inversions In All 12 Keys Using The Circle of 4ths/5ths (1:30)
Left Hand: Minor Triad Inversions In All 12 Keys Using The Circle of 4ths/5ths (1:40)
11. How The Pros Use Chords and Inversions To Sound Better!
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Introduction (0:54)
Exercise #1: Root Position Vs. Inversions (Ex. 1 & 2) (4:52)
Exercise #2: Root Position Vs. Inversions (Ex. 3 & 4) (3:11)
Exercise #3: Root Position Vs. Inversions (Ex. 5 & 6) (5:07)
12. Taking Your Chords and Inversions To The Next Level
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Introduction (0:40)
Adding Left Hand Octaves (2:53)
Adding 5ths In The Left Hand (4:42)
Changing the Bass Note (Slash Chords) (8:27)
Simple and Useful Chord Rhythms (7:27)
Arpeggiating: Breaking Up Chords (7:18)
13. Using The 2 and the 4!
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Introduction and Demonstration (3:01)
Sus 2 (1:19)
Sus 4 (1:09)
Combination Exercise (2:38)
Sus 2 Inversions (2:32)
Sus 4 Inversions (1:39)
Exercise #1 (3:58)
Exercise #2 (2:31)
Exercise #3 (3:02)
14. 7th Chords
7th Chord Handbook PDF
The 3 Most Common 7th Chords: How To Find Them The Easy Way! (4:14)
The 5-In-1 Exercise: 12 Keys Practice Session (6:04)
Practice Exercise #1 (2:54)
Practice Exercise #2 (3:34)
Practice Exercise #3 (1:55)
Bonus: Root Position 7th Chords in All 12 Keys (2:59)
15. Pedaling
1. Your Ears: First Line of Defense (5:26)
2. Following Bass/Harmonic Motion (1:36)
3. Rhythmic Pedaling (1:51)
16. How To Read Music
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Introduction (2:19)
Labeling Chords (3:46)
Reading a Basic Chord Chart (6:08)
Rhythms (6:37)
Reading a Simple Lead Sheet (16:14)
Reading a Grand Staff (17:05)
Rests (6:43)
Dynamics, Ties and Other Lines (6:44)
17. Course Conclusion
Final Thoughts: Putting It All Together (3:25)
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7th Chord Handbook PDF
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