You may be surprised to find out that there are only four chords that make up most of the songs you hear. In fact, one of those four is just the fundamental chord, but with a shifted down bass note and sounds darker. This means that you only need to learn–and you absolutely can learn–how to recognize three main chords with just your ear. You'll be able to play most songs without needing any sheet music or searching for the chords online.

If you've ever wanted to know how to hear a song and play the chords by ear, Piano Chords Three: Numbers is a way to do that!

Here's how it works: Professionals listen for the chords in a song as numbers instead of the chord names. Each key changes the names of the chords, but not the numbers. For instance, in the key of C, the 1 chord is C. In the key of G, the 1 chord is G. The 1 chord is a very simple chord to hear. Once you hear the fundamental, distinct tone of the 1 you can then find the key by testing several chords until you find the right one. Then you not only know what key you are in but also the fundamental 1 chord for that key. All the other chords in the song build from that one!

Piano Chords Three: Numbers includes:

Welcome: Why Numbers and What Are They?
One: The 1 Chord and Its Dominance
Two: The 4 and 5: The Other Pillars
Three: The 6m: Just A Dark 1 Chord
Four: The 2m: The New 4
Five: The "Over" or Passing Chords: 1/3, 5/7, and 4/1
Six: The 3m and 7dim
Seven: The ♭7, 2, and 3: The Accidentals
Eight: The Most Common Chord Patterns (You'll Hear These Everywhere)
Nine: Going A Little Beyond: Chord Suffices
Final Greetings and Pop Quiz

Everyone can do this! Whether you've played piano for thirty years or are just starting out these principles work! Don't let anything hold you back. Playing by ear like this may open up a love for music that you didn't know you had inside. At the very least you'll add a creative new skill that will last your lifetime.

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