The Tutor - Chris Cropp

Chris has a degree in music technology and grade 8 with distinction in guitar. He has a captivating passion for playing the piano and his impressive knowledge of music theory helps to develop lessons that are logical and progressive. He has a rare natural ability for playing musical instruments and has a special talent for composing music. Chris has been teaching Keyboard and Piano for a number of years. He has used his practical skills and theory knowledge to design a course to help you get started or improve your playing.

Synopsis

The introduction to keys course assumes no previous experience with playing piano or keyboard. It starts by looking at what keys you should press. It moves on to playing your first chord and melodies from the very first lesson. The course follows a logical progression looking at common chords and scales. You will learn technique for both your right and left hand and play melodies over two octaves.

Course Structure

This course is time released to make sure you have enough time to practice each lesson before moving on.

1. Knowing what keys to press; Playing your first chord; Left and Right Hand Melodies
2. C Major Scale, C chord, Left and Right Hand Melody
3. Backward and Forward C Major Scale, Major and Minor Chords
4. Up and Down C Major Scale, Major and Minor Chords
5. G Major Scale, Major and Minor Chords with Left and Right Hand Melody
6. Major and Flat Chords, F Major Scale
7. 1 Octave Finger Placement Technique, Bb (B flat) Scale
8. 2 Octave Finger Placement Technique, 2 Octave C major scale
9. Finger Placement Technique and Extended Chords, Dm (minor) scale

The Tutor - Chris Cropp

Chris has a degree in music technology and grade 8 with distinction in guitar. He has a captivating passion for playing the piano and his impressive knowledge of music theory helps to develop lessons that are logical and progressive. He has a rare natural ability for playing musical instruments and has a special talent for composing music. Chris has been teaching Keyboard and Piano for a number of years. He has used his practical skills and theory knowledge to design a course to help you get started or improve your playing.

Synopsis

The beginner keys course follows on from introduction to keys and takes a deeper look at chords and scales. The course runs through major and minor scales and chords. It also looks at extended 7th chord shapes. These chords and scales are used in rhythm and lead challenges. The challenges have mp3’s for you to play over, giving you experience of playing in time and jamming.

Course Structure

This course is time released to make sure you have enough time to practice each lesson before moving on.

1. Chords Am C Em G
2. 1 Octave Open Am Scale
3. 1 Octave Open C Scale
4. 1 Octave Open Em Scale
5. 1 Octave Open G Scale
6. Em chord pattern with accompanying melody
7. Em and G chord pattern with accompanying melody
8. C and Am chord pattern with accompanying melody
9. C G and Am chord pattern with accompanying melody
10. Chord Patterns D E Dm A7 B7 E7
11. 1 Octave Open Position Scale G Pentatonic Major
12. 1 Octave Open Position Scale E Blues
13. D Dm E E7 chord pattern with accompanying melody
14. B7 A7 E7 chord pattern with accompanying melody
15. B7 D E7 chord pattern with accompanying melody
16. E7 E D E7 chord pattern with accompanying melody