Hawthorn Music Studio

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464 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn 3122
Victoria  Australia
Tel +61 3 9818 8119
Fax +61 3 9818 8115
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Learn how to Cheat with Chords

chord small.jpg Did you know that hundreds of songs can be played with just four (4) chords?

Check out the Axis of Awesome's 4 Chord Song if you need proof (or just a good laugh).

We don't just teach you 4 'basic' chords ­ we teach you how to make ANY chord for yourself.  It isn't technical - we use simple, direct language and get you playing what you learn straight away.

  • Read basic lead sheets (C, F, G, Am) and figured bass progressions (I-IV-V-iv)
  • Learn the 'flavours' of chords: major, minor, augmented & diminished.
  • Explore different ways to 'strum' or break up chords to suit different music styles.
  • Turn your chords upside down and inside out to get even more variety.
  • Add some zing with 4ths, 6th, 7ths & 9ths.

Cheating with chords is demonstrated on the keyboard/piano but can be applied to guitar too.

There are no pre-requisites. This course suits total beginners and experienced players. Great for guitarists who are sick of a "one chord per week" approach. Great for singers who want to accompany themselves without having to spend years learning piano 'from scratch'.

Next courses:   Sunday 15 & 22 April, 2012 10am-5pm  Register Now or make an enquiry.

"I heard there was a secret chord..." Leonard Cohen, 'Hallelujah'