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Keyboard


Chords

Unit 1: Intro to the Keyboard
This video will show you the very basics of the keyboard, what the black and white keys are all about and how to get started.

Unit 2: Intro to Chords
Learn how to play chords, 3 or more notes at a time.  You'll see how one shape can have you playing many chords right away.

Unit 3: Expanding Chords
Learn how to add bass notes in the left hand, play chord inversions, and comping patterns.

Scales

Unit 1: Major Pentatonic Scales
Learn how to take a solo with this great sounding 5-note scale. This video shows you how to use "Jam Cards" to learn the scale.

Unit 2: Minor Pentatonic Scales
Learn to take a solo on with this great sounding 5-note minor scale.  This video shows you how to use "Jam Cards" to learn the scale.

Unit 3: Major Scales
In this 2-minute video, learn how to make Major scales by understanding the pattern of whole steps and half steps.  Major scales are the basis for understanding much of how music works.

Keyboard Extras

Piano Chord Diagrams, w/Inversions
Learn how to make chords by looking at the chord diagram.

Song Charts for Keyboard
Here you will find links to many song charts of popular songs