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1 chapterChord Play - June 18, 2026
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Log In to View ResourcesChord Play - June 18, 2026 - Al Green
Al Green's song "Let’s Stay Together" serves as a valuable resource for a tutorial on how to play the piece. This tutorial may include ear-training exercises to help musicians develop their listening skills. Additionally, the use of Roman numeral chords can be emphasized, as they are important for understanding the harmonic structure of the song. The tutorial will also highlight the significance of hearing the bass line, which is crucial for grasping the overall feel and rhythm of the music.
Chord Play
Chord Play will show you how to get the most music out of even the simplest chord progressions. You’ll learn how to take a basic two-chord loop and turn it into something rich, colorful, and full of movement. Step by step, we’ll explore different ways to “arrive” at a chord, how to break apart and re-build progressions, and how to combine the chords you already know with new ones borrowed from other keys for fresh, exciting sounds. You’ll also discover how different chords create different moods—and how you can use those moods to spark your improvisation. By the end of the course, you’ll have a set of practical tools to make your playing more interesting, your arrangements more engaging, and your improvisations more expressive, all while deepening your understanding of harmony in a fun, hands-on way.

