Pianote  /  Chord Theory
How to Play Piano Chords: Triads, 7ths, Extensions & More
How to play piano chords, including triads, seventh chords, chord extensions, and how to read chord chart symbols.

Sangah Noona  /  Chord Theory
How to Play a Walking Bass Line on the Piano
Learn how to play a walking bass line on the piano in this free piano lesson with Sangah Noona. All it takes is 1-2-3-5!

Erskine Hawkins  /  Chord Theory
The Most Musical Way to Practice Chords
If you’ve spent any time on Pianote, you’ll know that we love chords. Chords are the foundation to music, and knowing chords will unlock hundreds of songs. So, it only makes sense to practice chords a lot! But playing chords over and over again, solid and broken, can be boring. Luckily, Erskine Hawkins is here […]

Erskine Hawkins  /  Chord Theory
Gospel 101: Your First Gospel Piano Lesson
Learn how to play the signature gospel piano sound with Erskine Hawkins, pianist for Eminem, Rihanna, Zendaya and more.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Beginner Piano: A Piano Player’s Best-Kept Secret
If you know chords, you can play virtually anything on the piano. Learn more about this hidden secret to piano that's perfect for beginners.

Pianote  /  Chord Theory
How to Play ALL Piano Chords (Major, Minor, 7ths)
Learn how to play ALL piano chords with a free, downloadable chord chart PDF with complete chord formulas.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Play Your First Piano Song With Just 4 Chords
You can play your first song on the piano using only four chords! Start playing the songs you love from day 1. Here's how.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Why We Love Chords! (The Foundations of Music)
Chords aren't just for guitar — in fact, they form the foundations of piano music. Use chords to quickly read music and learn new songs.

Pianote  /  Chord Theory
Piano Chord Theory 101
Chords are where it's at! By understanding piano chords, you'll unlock hundreds if not thousands of songs.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
The Nashville Number System for Piano: A Beginner’s Guide
The Nashville Number System for piano assigns numbers to each degree of the scale and is a must-know tool for every pianist.

Lisa Witt, Pianote  /  Chord Theory
Chord Inversions, Explained
How piano chord inversions work, free diagrams and charts, how to practice chord inversions, and why they're important.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
What Are Diatonic Chords?
Diatonic chords are chords built on top of each degree of the scale. Understanding diatonic chords will help you improvise and play.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Theory
Chord Shortcuts to Make You Sound Amazing on the Piano
You can use chord inversions as shortcuts to help you efficiently transition from chord to chord on the piano. Here's how.