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In these video lessons from Berklee Online’s Piano Chords for Modern Music course, instructor Dave Limina explores the basic concepts of building chords on the piano. Whether you are new to piano or have been playing for years, these 22 videos will provide you with new insight on how to use chords in new ways. By focusing on the four pillars of learning: intellectual learning, drilling, grooving, and phrasing, Limina teaches you the theory behind chord construction and how to practice chords effectively. The first pillar (intellectual learning) demonstrates that all types of chords are formed from a specific scale. The second pillar (drilling) encourages you to repeat chord shapes and positions on the piano through several octaves, so you can memorize each chord and commit it to muscle memory. The third pillar (grooving), gets you locked in with a metronome and emphasizes how to play chords in time. Lastly, the fourth pillar (phrasing), shows you how to apply your knowledge of chord positions to a specific phrase of a tune, changing positions by following a specific tempo and style. Limina instructs you how to form major and minor triads, major and minor 7th chords, and dominant chords by following these four pillars. Across all 22 videos, you will also train your muscle memory, which is beneficial when reading music notation, sheet music, and creating your own music.
ABOUT DAVE LIMINA:
Dave Limina is the Chair of the Piano department at Berklee College of Music. He is also the Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance degree program for Berklee Online. In 2001 he received the Most Valuable Contribution to the Performance Curriculum Award for his work in developing the Hammond organ program at Berklee. An experienced session keyboardist, composer, and arranger, Dave has performed with Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Lori McKenna, Duke Robillard, Gloria Estefan, Mark Murphy, Scott Hamilton, and more. He also performed as part of the first national touring company of the Broadway musical “Rent.” He received Boston Music Award nominations for his work with Courage Brothers, Ronnie Earl, and Mighty Sam McClain, and has played on several Grammy-nominated recordings. He played keyboards on Michelle Willson’s “Wake Up Call” album, which won a Boston Music Award in 2001. Dave does extensive session work in Boston, New York, and LA. He is the author of “Hammond Organ Complete” (Berklee Press). His playing is also featured on many TV and film soundtracks.
About Berklee Online:
Founded in 2002, Berklee Online is the premier innovator and largest provider of worldwide music education, offering the renowned curriculum of Berklee College of Music at a fraction of the cost through award-winning programming and instruction. Contact an Academic Advisor today:
1-866-BERKLEE (US)
1-617-747-2146 (international callers)
advisors@online.berklee.edu
facebook.com/BerkleeOnline
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Piano | Keyboard | Piano Chords | Chord Construction | Chord Theory | Major Triads | Minor Triads | Major 7th Chords | Minor 7th Chords | Dominant 7th Chords | Chord Inversions | Arpeggios | Voice Leading | Lead Sheets | Comping | Contemporary Piano | Improvisation | Music Theory | Berklee Online | Dave Limina | Stevie Wonder | Elton John | Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters | Lori McKenna | Duke Robillard | Gloria Estefan | Mark Murphy | Scott Hamilton
Download Your Free Piano Handbook Now: berkonl.in/3tiaiQg
Study Piano Online with Berklee: berkonl.in/2xqRbq3
In these video lessons from Berklee Online’s Piano Chords for Modern Music course, instructor Dave Limina explores the basic concepts of building chords on the piano. Whether you are new to piano or have been playing for years, these 22 videos will provide you with new insight on how to use chords in new ways. By focusing on the four pillars of learning: intellectual learning, drilling, grooving, and phrasing, Limina teaches you the theory behind chord construction and how to practice chords effectively. The first pillar (intellectual learning) demonstrates that all types of chords are formed from a specific scale. The second pillar (drilling) encourages you to repeat chord shapes and positions on the piano through several octaves, so you can memorize each chord and commit it to muscle memory. The third pillar (grooving), gets you locked in with a metronome and emphasizes how to play chords in time. Lastly, the fourth pillar (phrasing), shows you how to apply your knowledge of chord positions to a specific phrase of a tune, changing positions by following a specific tempo and style. Limina instructs you how to form major and minor triads, major and minor 7th chords, and dominant chords by following these four pillars. Across all 22 videos, you will also train your muscle memory, which is beneficial when reading music notation, sheet music, and creating your own music.
ABOUT DAVE LIMINA:
Dave Limina is the Chair of the Piano department at Berklee College of Music. He is also the Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance degree program for Berklee Online. In 2001 he received the Most Valuable Contribution to the Performance Curriculum Award for his work in developing the Hammond organ program at Berklee. An experienced session keyboardist, composer, and arranger, Dave has performed with Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Lori McKenna, Duke Robillard, Gloria Estefan, Mark Murphy, Scott Hamilton, and more. He also performed as part of the first national touring company of the Broadway musical “Rent.” He received Boston Music Award nominations for his work with Courage Brothers, Ronnie Earl, and Mighty Sam McClain, and has played on several Grammy-nominated recordings. He played keyboards on Michelle Willson’s “Wake Up Call” album, which won a Boston Music Award in 2001. Dave does extensive session work in Boston, New York, and LA. He is the author of “Hammond Organ Complete” (Berklee Press). His playing is also featured on many TV and film soundtracks.
About Berklee Online:
Founded in 2002, Berklee Online is the premier innovator and largest provider of worldwide music education, offering the renowned curriculum of Berklee College of Music at a fraction of the cost through award-winning programming and instruction. Contact an Academic Advisor today:
1-866-BERKLEE (US)
1-617-747-2146 (international callers)
advisors@online.berklee.edu
facebook.com/BerkleeOnline
instagram.com/berkleeonline
linkedin.com/company/berkleeonline
tiktok.com/@berkleeonline
Piano | Keyboard | Piano Chords | Chord Construction | Chord Theory | Major Triads | Minor Triads | Major 7th Chords | Minor 7th Chords | Dominant 7th Chords | Chord Inversions | Arpeggios | Voice Leading | Lead Sheets | Comping | Contemporary Piano | Improvisation | Music Theory | Berklee Online | Dave Limina | Stevie Wonder | Elton John | Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters | Lori McKenna | Duke Robillard | Gloria Estefan | Mark Murphy | Scott Hamilton
