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    Triad Primer (Introduction)
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    Triad Primer
    This lesson is designed to help students understand how to form and play triads. We will cover the 2 ways to form triads and most importantly discuss how to create and USE inversions. Students will also be given some valuable exercises to increase the speed in which they can move between chords. If you are interested in Rock/Pop piano, this lesson is a must! You need to know the information in this lesson inside and out before moving on to any of our more advanced lessons. This lesson also pairs well with our Rock Basics lesson.
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    When it comes to playing rock/pop piano, there are several basic concepts that you need to master to become a great rock player. These lessons will guide you through improving your technique and soloing for rock piano songs.
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