Learn To Play Piano Chords: Learn To Play II-V-I Progressions
By Peter Edvinsson
II-V-I progressions are common in most types of popular music and mainstream jazz and more. If you can play II-V-I progressions you are in a lucky position. What then is a II-V-I progression? Well, come and see!
A C-major scale consists of seven notes: C D E F G A B
A C-major chord consists of the first, third and fifth notes in the C-major scale. This is called a triad.
Chord Progressions for New Age Piano
By Edward Weiss
The sound of New Age music can be divided into the 3 parts melody, harmony, and rhythm. The harmony aspect can be thought of simply as chords. Now New Age music does use certain piano chords more than others.
One chord I'm fond of is the 9th chord. All this means is that the ninth note of the scale is used to create the chord with. For example, a triad built from the C Major scale is spelled - c-e-g. If we add the seventh note in the scale (b) we get a seventh chord - C Major 7. It's spelled - c-e-g-b. Simple enough.
12 Bar Blues - How to Play Boogie Blues
By Alana LaGrange
12 Bar Blues is a universal set of chord progressions using the I, IV and V Chords.
Formula for 12 bar blues using the key of C:
4 measures of C Chords (the I chord)
2 measures of G Chord (V chord)
2 measures of C Chord
1 measure of G Chord
1 Measure of F Chord (IV Chord)
2 measures of C Chord.
This equals 12 measures. If you know the 7 chords you can use the C7 chord, G7 and F7 in place of the 3 note chords.
Guitar Lessons - The Best Guitar Players to Idolize
By Bill McRea
Many people, guitar players, or music lovers have their own heroes in guitar music. Their heroâs may have served as inspirations with the music they have made or they may be the motivation of many people that is why they would like to learn to play the guitar.
Here are the noteworthy guitar players who compiled groundbreaking profiles in the guitar playing history.
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
By Kathy Unruh
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it's really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine. Before you do anything, first take time to make some personal observations such as:
1. Which way do you have to turn the tuning keys to tighten or loosen the strings?
2. How are the strings aligned from the nut to the bridge?
