Your piano reference

Know the notes.
Find your sound.

Chords, scales, and the space between them. See how they fit on the keys, hear the difference, and take a clear reference to your piano.

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The chord explorer

At the keyboard

C major chord

C · E · G

1 · 3 · 5 • Root position

Keyboard showing C, E, G from lowest to highestA3B3CD4EF4GA4B4

Highlighted keys show the exact notes in this position. Note names are listed above.

Sound starts only when you press Play.

01 / TRY A CHORDChange a note. Listen again.

A place to start

Pick a major chord.

Make the connection

From a note name
to something you can play.

Keep the reference close. Each tool brings the notes, the keyboard, and the sound together.

The chord library

Start with a familiar shape.

Browse all 24 chords

A little understanding

Good questions. Clear answers.

All learning guides

At your own tempo

Look. Listen. Try it on your piano.

Choose one shape. Say the notes, hear them together, then play them yourself. A small discovery is a good practice session.

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