Berklee

Piano Chords for Modern Music

Berklee

Piano Chords for Modern Music

This course is part of Piano Techniques and Essentials Specialization

Dave Limina

Instructor: Dave Limina

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Construct and play various chord types at the keyboard.

    Use new chords in musical ways in various musical styles.

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8 assignments¹

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June 2026

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to Piano Chords for Modern Music! Here we will cover all the details about the course and what you'll need to know to get the most out of your experience. In this first module, we will begin by discussing major and minor triads. We will identify how to efficiently learn music using the four pillars method. We will then practice triad inversions and arpeggios. Finally, we will practice everything we have learned by playing two songs that use these triads.

What's included

6 videos8 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In module 2, you will construct and play major 7th chords in a musical setting. We will begin by identifying the notes in a major 7th chord and use various exercises to increase your familiarity with playing them. We will identify and utilize inversions to move fluidly between these chords. Finally, we will use the major 7th chords in several tunes.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In module 3, you will learn the difference between dominant and major 7th chords. We will begin by constructing and playing dominant 7th chords in various keys. Then, we will identify and utilize inversions to move fluidly between these chords. Finally, we will use the dominant 7th chords in several tunes.

What's included

5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 peer review

In module 4, you will learn to construct and play minor 7th chords. We will begin by constructing and playing minor 7th chords in various keys. Then, we will identify and utilize inversions to move fluidly between these chords. Finally, we will combine all of the chords from this course into various tunes and play them in a musical setting.

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments1 peer review

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