Ear training, music theory and chord construction made easy
A comprehensive course for learning to play by ear and understand how chords are made up.
Designed for all instruments with examples shown for guitar, keyboard, bass and vocals.
Great for transcribing, arranging, transposing, improvising, songwriting or just getting away from the sheet music.
This 8-hour course will guide you through the process of working out what chord comes next in any song by ear then how to transpose into any other key. It will even teach you how to substitute chords to change the mood or feel of a song. Perfect for working out chord charts from CDs, song writers, band directors or anyone wanting a thorough understanding of chord theory.
Plus each section includes plenty of in-depth demos, play alongs and there are 16 tests to maximise your learning.
Who is it suitable for?
Suitable for guitar, bass, keyboard & orchestral players, even singers. Anyone who wants to improve their understanding of music theory and learn to play by ear.
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If you’d prefer some more freebies download the four free Musicademy “Cut Out and Keep” Guides.
The four guides are:
- Guide to Chords in Keys
- Guide to How Chords Work
- Guide to Transposing
- Recommended Capo Positioning Guide
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- Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 1
Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 2Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 3Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 4Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 5Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 6Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 7Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 8Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 9Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 10Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 11Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 12Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 13Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 14Play By Ear and Understand Chords – Part 15Play By Ear Tests