Course Overview
Teacher
As a performer and piano teacher for the past 35 years, Mark’s specialty is clear explanations. His demonstrations start with the whole picture, completely transforming the learning process. After frustrating experiences with four different teachers... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 4 min
- Lessons 7
- Exercises 35
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36 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEPiano lesson 1Free5 CQ
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano? The first in a series of seven, this lesson covers the basics of keys, finger position, and chords.
with Mark AlmondHave you always wanted to learn how to play the piano? The first in a series of seven, this lesson covers the basics of keys, finger position, and chords.
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6 minPiano lesson 24 CQ
Having a hard time learning piano chords? The second in a series of seven, this lesson will teach you to build each chord by recognizing basic key patterns.
with Mark AlmondHaving a hard time learning piano chords? The second in a series of seven, this lesson will teach you to build each chord by recognizing basic key patterns.
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6 minPiano lesson 34 CQ
Want to improve your chord skills? Learn piano techniques and a basic chord progression that will help take your chord playing and rhythm to the next level.
with Mark AlmondWant to improve your chord skills? Learn piano techniques and a basic chord progression that will help take your chord playing and rhythm to the next level.
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8 minPiano lesson 45 CQ
Improve your piano playing by adding bass notes with your left hand while playing a melody chord with your right. You’ll be rewarded with a rich, full sound!
with Mark AlmondImprove your piano playing by adding bass notes with your left hand while playing a melody chord with your right. You’ll be rewarded with a rich, full sound!
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11 minPiano lesson 56 CQ
Master the 12 major piano chords by learning to recognize groups of black-white key patterns! Add inversions and octaves to make these chords second nature.
with Mark AlmondMaster the 12 major piano chords by learning to recognize groups of black-white key patterns! Add inversions and octaves to make these chords second nature.
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13 minPiano lesson 67 CQ
Already familiar with the 12 major piano chords? Round out your knowledge of common chords by learning the black-white key patterns of the 12 minor chords.
with Mark AlmondAlready familiar with the 12 major piano chords? Round out your knowledge of common chords by learning the black-white key patterns of the 12 minor chords.
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8 minPiano lesson 75 CQ
Don’t just memorize piano chords; there’s a better way to learn! Practice this beautiful chord progression to learn all 12 minor and all 12 major chords.
with Mark AlmondDon’t just memorize piano chords; there’s a better way to learn! Practice this beautiful chord progression to learn all 12 minor and all 12 major chords.
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10151 min10-part Piano course81 CQ
Is your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
with Paul CorganIs your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
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1177 min11-part Piano course44 CQ
You’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
with Dr. SteveYou’ve heard it before—it’s one of Beethoven’s most popular songs, usually played on the piano: Für Elise. Learn how to play it on the piano and swoon your lover with beautiful, classical music!
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554 min5-part Music Theory course30 CQ
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
Develop improvisational techniques that work beautifully with hymns. Begin with scales and progressions and develop improvisational techniques to spice up piano and organ accompaniment.
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869 min8-part Piano course39 CQ
If you have a piano at home that's sounding out of tune, there's no need to hire a professional tuner. Join in on this piano tuning course and learn what tools you need and how to do it yourself!
with Steve HowardIf you have a piano at home that's sounding out of tune, there's no need to hire a professional tuner. Join in on this piano tuning course and learn what tools you need and how to do it yourself!
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518 min5-part Piano course11 CQ
As a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!
with David Brogan MusicAs a beginner to intermediate-level piano student, there are many songs to help you improve technique and build your repertoire, but few as iconic as "Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues!