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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn all about chords and their role in a piece of music. We will learn how to construct a triad, the difference between major and minor chords, and how to play Am and Em chords on a variety of instruments. Finally, we will be able to show off what we have learned by playing along to a backing track.
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10 Questions
Q1.What is a chord?
What is a chord?
A melody
A single note
Q2.Which of these instruments can play a chord on its own?
Which of these instruments can play a chord on its own?
Saxophone
Voice
Q3.How many notes are in a triad?
How many notes are in a triad?
2
4
Q4.How can you work out a triad on a keyboard?
How can you work out a triad on a keyboard?
Miss one, press one, miss one
Press one, miss one, miss one
Q5.What are the pitches of an Am triad?
What are the pitches of an Am triad?
ABC
ADF
Q6.What should you do when you play sustained chords?
What should you do when you play sustained chords?
Play short chords
Play triads
Q7.What instrument is this chart for?
What instrument is this chart for?
Keyboard
Ukulele
Q8.What chord does this chart show?
What chord does this chart show?
Am
C major
Q9.What is 'strumming'?
What is 'strumming'?
When you hit the strings
When you pluck the strings
Q10.What fingers can you use to play a triad on the keyboard?
What fingers can you use to play a triad on the keyboard?
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 4