Learn the Piano with Chords
Learn the piano quickly and easily, and learn to play creatively with chords.
Julie Swihart
I’m Julie, and I show people how to use piano chords to learn the piano quickly and easily, and to play creatively. I also love writing worship songs. Welcome!
I’ve had many people watch me play creatively and say, “I wish I could do that.” I always say, “You can!”
Playing creatively is a transferable skill, and I want to show you how. This blog teaches you how to learn chords and play freely so you can fall in love with the piano too.
Fast
Piano chords are a fast way to learn because we can look at pictures of chords.
Fun
Piano chords are fun because they provide lots of room for creativity.
Easy
Piano chords are an easy method for learning because the patterns can be repeated.
Read through the posts below to get started learning the piano with chords.
Learn Piano Chords Printable
Get started learning piano chords with this 25-page PDF. These charts will lay a great foundation for you at the piano, and will be referenced again and again!
Learn to Play Different Types of Chords
C
Cm
Caug
Cdim
C2
Cm2
Csus
C5
C6
Cm6
C7
Cm7
Cmaj7
C9
Cm9
Cmaj9
Chord Types Printable
Learn to play 17 types of piano chords using 12 different root notes with this 34-page PDF! Chords are sorted both by their root note (C, D, E, etc.) and type (major, minor, augmented, diminished, etc.).
From the blog:
How to Play an Emaj9 Chord on the Piano
Learn how to play an Emaj9 chord on the piano, and learn the pattern for building any other major ninth chord here.
How to Play an Em9 Chord on the Piano
Learn how to play an Em9 chord on the piano, and learn the pattern for building any other minor ninth chord here.
How to Play an E9 Chord on the Piano
Learn to play an E9 chord on the piano, and learn the pattern for building any other ninth chord here.