No matter what instrument you play, chords are an important part of your
music. Chord Progressions: Theory and Practice breaks down how they're
important and gives you all the information you need to create chords
and use them in your own music. Start off by learning how to build
simple major chords and eventually move on to more complex chords such
as ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, and altered chords. Also learn to
compose your own progressions using techniques such as passing chords,
neighbor chords, pedal tones, and voice leading. Finally, learn how
chord progressions are used in various styles of music---from early jazz
to the music of today. This book is ideal for pianists, but it can be
used successfully by any musician familiar with the grand staff.
After completing this book, you will have gained a clear understanding
of chords and progressions in a variety of musical styles.