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Chord Theory

The theory behind the construction of chords. From how to work out simple major and minor chords, to more complex four-note triads, including 7 chords (eg. Cm7, Cmaj7), 9 chords (eg. Dm9) and sus chords.

major chords (eg. A, A major) minor chords (eg. Em. E minor or E min) 2 chords (eg. D2 or Dsus2) 4 chords (eg. E4 or Esus4) 5 chords (eg. F5, power or open chords) 6 chords (eg. C6) 7 chords (eg. G7, Gmin7 or Gmaj7) 9 chords (eg. A9 or Aadd9) 11 chords (eg. B11 or Badd11) augmented chords (eg. Faug or F+) diminished chords (eg. Ddim or D0) flat chords (eg. Eb or Gb) sharp chords (eg. F# or C#) chord inversions (eg. E/B or E/G#)

Easy Piano Chords

Basic chords for the piano. This section includes "how to" video demonstrations on playing chords such as F major and A minor. Included in the films are the fingering used in the chords, the notation of the triads, and the notes used.

basic major chords

C chord C# chord D chord Eb chord E chord F chord F# chord G chord G# chord A chord Bb chord B chord

basic minor chords

Cm chord C#m chord Dm chord Ebm chord Em chord Fm chord F#m chord Gm chord G#m chord Am chord Bbm chord Bm chord

Easy Guitar Chords

This section is aimed at the beginner on the guitar, or a musician how perhaps has been playing for a while but needs a fresher on some of the less used chords such as G# minor and C# major. Illustrated with "how to" videos and diagrams.

basic major chords

C guitar chord C# guitar chord D guitar chord Eb guitar chord E guitar chord F guitar chord F# guitar chord G guitar chord G# guitar chord A guitar chord Bb guitar chord B guitar chord

basic minor chords

Cm guitar chord C#m guitar chord Dm guitar chord Ebm guitar chord Em guitar chord Fm guitar chord F#m guitar chord Gm guitar chord G#m guitar chord Am guitar chord Bbm guitar chord Bm guitar chord

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