Primer
- Lesson 1: Primer (Optional)
The Chords
- Lesson 2: C Major
- Lesson 3: G Major
- Lesson 4: D Major
- Lesson 5: A Major
- Lesson 6: E Major
- Lesson 7: F Major
What you'll learn
- Discover the layout of the piano, where the notes are and how they work
- Find and master the basic scales and chords in 6 common key signatures, or groups
- Develop your learning to include inversions, '7' chords and major-minor relationships
- Learn the secrets and hacks the pros use for how to change fluidly between chords in common progressions
- Perform famous songs by The Beatles, REM, Adele and more to implement learned skills and knowledge
Description
Want to play timeless hits on the piano?
Want to sing-along with friends and family?
Want to have fun while learning?
With this self-paced Course, we will develop your understanding of piano chords and commonly used popular progressions and how to play them.
If you are a beginner, or wish to revive your musical skills, this Course is designed for you you can discover the joy of playing the piano or keyboard with remarkable speed - without reading traditional sheet music!
In this Course:
Learn how to play the fundamental chords in 6 of the most common groups (key signatures) enabling you to read and interpret any chord sheet you can find.
PLUS: Understand the chords and their make up so that they really stick in your brain!
AND: I share the shortcuts used by musicians everyday to read music which help get the chords under the fingers quickly and accurately.
Extra Credit: Each key group has a short snippet of a famous song to help you practice - by The Beatles, Adele, REM, John Lennon or Van Morrison.
Bonus Module: This Course is specially designed to be inclusive and fun, so it’s perfect for beginners and anyone with rusty piano skills. I have included an optional 'Primer' session to set you up or refresh your knowledge!
After this Course:
Easily identify all the notes and musical terminology, so you're always in control of the music.
Sit down at any piano or keyboard with total confidence, ready to play well-known songs.
Ability to play chords for any song, so you can recognise the right chords for any key.
Alumni can join Phil Surtees in the private Facebook Group for regular listening and practice sessions.
AND - this is the perfect preparation for our next course "Master the Keys - Learn the chords | Piano Songbook: 10 Hits"
Master the Keys - Learn the Chords
Are you ready to embark on a musical journey that will transform you into a skilled piano player while enjoying timeless hits?
Enrol now to impress your friends with your piano skills!
If your piano is dusty and your skills are rusty, but you dream of playing with confidence and style, then this Course was made for you.
The University of Sheffield
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About the instructors
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Phil Surtees
Music Teacher, Composer & Producer | Classically Trained
Phil is a multi-talented musician and unapologetic jazzer. Formerly a member of British bands: Dead on TV and The Bad Robots, Phil Surtees is a respected English musician who has performed on stages all over the world.
Now working from his studio in the heart of Los Angeles, Phil is an acclaimed composer and prolific producer. Regularly arranging music for television and scores for theatre and film, Phil also has a large back catalogue of demo reels and original mixes, in a range of genres.
Classically trained in piano and clarinet by The Royal Schools of Music, Phil shares his musical talents with a select number of dedicated students. With his personalised guidance and infectious passion for music, Phil’s lessons prioritise enjoyment and technique, alongside progress and success.
- Accessible Expertise: Phil's courses demystify the piano to make it accessible to learners of all levels - from beginners to seasoned musicians.
- Passion meets Skill: Benefit from Phil's decades of musical experience and teaching techniques which make learning enjoyable.
- Industry Innovation: Phil's work as a composer and producer for TV & Film gives a commercial edge to his courses, which include practical insights for aspiring professional musicians.
- Proven Track Record: Join 100s of students who are achieving musical dreams with Phil's guidance.
Student feedback
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Course Rating
Reviews
Norman Davadilla
12-04-2024
I love the way he taught the C chords