Beginning Keyboard Volume Two - Starter Series
Filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end, this intermediate-level keyboard video lesson helps keyboard players build a stronger foundation, covering essential concepts such as the Circle of Fifths, inversions, passing tones, triads, scales and chords, chord progressions, improvising melodies, soloing, and more.
Introduction
• Introduction (02:37) - A quick overview of what this course is all about.
Lessons
• Inversions (00:18) - Learn how to flip those chords around for a different sound.
• Blues Progression & 12-Bar Blues (01:06) - Dive into the classic 12-bar blues structure.
• I-IV-V Blues Progression (00:59) - Get the hang of the I-IV-V chord progression in blues.
• C7; A7 & E7 Chords (00:48) - Get familiar with C7, A7, and E7 chords and where to use them.
• Major 7 Chord (00:47) - Discover the smooth vibe of the major 7 chord.
• Inversions 2 (01:13) - Take those inversions a step further and explore new possibilities.
• Alternate Progression & Passing Tones (01:48) - Learn how to spice things up with alternate progressions and passing tones.
• Band Example 1 (00:36) - See how everything comes together in a band setting.
• Band Example 2 (00:39) - Another band jam to show these techniques in action.
• Intervals (00:38) - Get a handle on intervals and how they fit into your playing.
• Diminished Chords (02:26) - Explore the darker side of chords with diminished chords.
• Augmented Triads & the 6th Chord (02:18) - Check out augmented triads and the 6th chord for some added flavor.
• The 9 Chord (01:29) - Learn how to add some extra color with the 9th chord.
• E Minor 9 Chord (00:29) - Dive into the moody vibes of the E minor 9 chord.
• Band Example 3 (01:06) - See how the E minor 9 fits into a band groove.
• E Minor 9 (01:36) - Keep exploring the E minor 9 chord in different ways.
• Arpeggios (00:53) - Break down chords into arpeggios and give your playing a melodic twist.
• F Minor 9 (00:42) - Add another minor 9 chord to your toolkit with the F minor 9.
• Passing Tone (01:44) - Use passing tones to smooth out your chord transitions.
• Band Example 4 (00:52) - Another band example to tie everything together.
• Keyboard Sounds (03:13) - Explore the different sounds your keyboard can make.
• Funk Groove Example (00:40) - Get funky with a groove that pulls everything together.
Conclusion
• Wrap-Up (01:29) - We wrap up the course.