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How to Use Piano Chords list and Charts

2017-04-09T13:03:06.0Z

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How to Use Piano Chords list and Charts

 

Playing the piano would never be a lot easier in the absence of a list of piano chords. While most people think that playing the piano just involves reading music notes or playing by ear, well, think again. Playing the piano is obviously more than that. Besides reading notes and understanding what such numerous symbols and numbers mean, learning the piano does not end after playing that one enormous piano masterpiece at a recital. It goes on as long as there is sound and music is produced. And to make every piece of music distinct from one another, a list of piano chords was made. Here is an example of chords list.

 

What’s on the list?

The list of piano chords contains the complete record of all the kinds and types of chords that can be played. While there are only six basic variations of piano chords, each has been transposed in twelve keys, making a total of 72 equally essential piano chords.

 

By root or by type

In looking for a list of piano chords, there may two types presented to you. One is by root and the other is by type. In by root style of listing, the 17 kinds of chords are tackled extensively, according to their respective subtypes. In by type style of listing, on the other hand, 8 categories have been broken down for further categorization.

 

Recognizing flats and sharps

Looking at the list, one can actually start to recognize which ones are the flats and which are the sharp notes, basing primarily on the symbols and how the letters are written. Those chords with the number sign are the sharp chords while those letters that are typed with a small letter are known to be the flat notes. The sharp notes are the kind of notes which are half a note higher than the basic chord while the flat notes are the type which is half a note lower than the basic type of chord.

 

Perfect form for Referral

With the list of piano chords on hand, learning to understand the depths of playing piano has become very convenient. From the basic towards learning the most complicated pieces of songs, a list of piano chords has become the source for most pianists.

 

Understanding Piano Chord Charts

To reduce the level of anxiety when trying to comprehend piano chords, piano chord charts have been formulated to make learning easy and highly teachable.Today, various images of piano chord charts have been produced and made available for all age ranges.

 

The formulation

Piano chord charts have been formulated to make piano lessons and practices easy, convenient and more inviting. Arranged from C to G then on to A and B, every single type has been properly classified to make it more pleasing beyond what meets the eye.

 

Categorization

Apart from the arrangement of letters, found in piano chord charts are categories of chords which have been made. Such categories are Major, Major 7th, Minor, Minor 7th, Suspended 2nd, Suspended 4th, 7th, 6th, Augmented and Diminished among many more others. As major and minor Cs down to the last notes of sharps and flats are listed, there is a corresponding chord aligned to it.

 

Variations

Over the passing of time, piano chord charts have been studied, improved and revised. In fact, there are piano chord charts made available online, which are interactive to its users. Not only will it aid users in mastering the art but it will also help them recognize their mistakes and correct it. More so, varied forms of piano chord charts have inspired aspiring pianists to create their music according to their personal style.

 

Benefits

While many people can never learn to understand what piano chord charts are for, a significant number try their best to get hold of one and just sit in front of the piano and play all day and all night. And true enough, the availability of piano chord charts in almost all forms have become very helpful to those who are learning how to play piano chords. Besides mastering the basics, he or she can slowly follow the images of the advanced types and practice it as well.

 

Thanks to those who made an extra effort in making the piano chord charts, learning how to play the piano has never been this easy.

 

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