*HOW TO READ PIANO CHORDS*
To read piano chords, follow these steps:
1. Look for the chord symbol: Chords are represented by a letter (root note) followed by additional symbols.
2. Identify the root note: The letter represents the root note of the chord.
3. Determine the chord type: The symbols indicate the chord type:
- Major: No symbol or a triangle (▲)
- Minor: Lowercase "m" or a minus sign (-)
- Diminished: Degree symbol (°)
- Augmented: Plus sign (+)
4. Play the notes: Play the root note and the additional notes indicated by the chord type.
Common piano chord symbols:
- C: C major
- Cm: C minor
- C°: C diminished
- C+: C augmented
- C7: C dominant seventh
Chord notation examples:
- C/E: C major chord with E as the bass note (inverted chord)
- C/G: C major chord with G as the bass note (inverted chord)
- Cmaj7: C major seventh chord
Remember, practice makes perfect! Reading piano chords takes time and practice, but with persistence, you'll become proficient in no time!
GG
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