Chord Theory for R&B Piano (2024)

Dear R&B Chord Lover,

If you'd like to be able to sit down at the piano and play more interesting chords...without relying on trial and error and wasting hours of time plunking down random keys hoping for the best...this will be the most important course you ever take.

It's called Chord Theory for R&B Piano:

But before we dig in any further...

LET ME BE CLEAR:

This is NOT another boring music theory 101 course.

Yes, you'll learn theory, but not in the traditional way...

You see, most music theory lessons are dry, stale, and antiquated – like learning how to cook by reading complicated cookbooks without ever touching the food.

That's a lousy way to learn how to make better music (and meals), and it's also...

BORING AS HELL

This course is different...and better.

I'll reveal how in just a minute, but first – in case we haven't met...

Hi! My name is Jeff Schneider.

When I was ten years old, my dad sat next to me on the piano bench and showed me how to play my first three chords: C Major, F Major, and G Major.

At the time, I was psyched to be playing more than just a bunch of random keys hoping they’d sound good.

But those basic triads got old fast...

In my teens, I started listening to more harmonically complex music by the likes of D'Angelo, Robert Glasper, Stevie Wonder, Soulive, Brian McKnight, and D'Angelo (yes, the big D gets a double mention).

Long story short: Those C, F, and G chords weren’t gonna cut it anymore.

So, for the past twenty-five years, I've been studying, transcribing, playing, composing, producing, and teaching music thick with juicy, colorful chord progressions.

Maybe you've heard some of my tasty harmonic treats on YouTube:

BUT BACK TO THE COURSE...

Chord Theory for R&B Piano is a no-BS approach to learning how to play ridiculously sick chords on the keys.

That means I'm going to show you the stuff that'll actually make your music sound really good, really fast and skip all the white-wigged gobbledygook they taught me at the conservatory.

Fact is, you don't need to hear me or any other professor rattle on about fourth-species counterpoint, appoggiaturas, or Picardy thirds in order to sound like these guys:

I'M HERE TO MAKE THE HARD CHORDS EASY

Yes, we'll be covering a lot of advanced material. But I'm here to make it simple enough that you can apply what you're learning to your own music right away.

The last thing I want is for you to get lost in a sea of music theory. I've been there before, and I know how frustrating it is to feel hopeless and confused when all you want to do is sit down at the piano, let your fingers fall to the keys, and sound good!

So, to make sure you don't get lost, we'll pause in between sections to practice, compose, and play via mini-assignments that will help you internalize the course material.

Speaking of sections, here's just a smidge of what you'll learn in the 14 chapters within Chord Theory for R&B Piano:

CHORD CONSTRUCTION 101

• Master my #1 favorite R&B chord in less than 30 seconds. Once you know the formula, you won't be able to unsee the secret that makes this thick, six-note chord stupid-simple to play – in any key!
• The easy way to understand how to build chords and scales using the little-known "grid method" they don't teach in music school
• Take the mystery out of knowing when and how to use colorful extensions like 9's, 11's, 13's, and more
• The fastest way to train your brain to link numbers to notes so that you can transpose instantly and play freely all over the keyboard without having to think

ENHANCING BASIC CHORDS

• Simple tweaks to basic triads that'll make them sound way more interesting – without adding ANY additional notes
• The 3+1 method for getting a fuller sound on the keys no matter how simple the chord. Say goodbye to that thin, amateurish sound you get when voicing piano chords the amateur way
• The "money note" for instantly adding thickness and color to any major or minor triad (no, it's not the seventh)
• Discover how and when to use "chordal grace notes" to get that R&B flavor you know and love
• Know which notes to leave out to make chords sound more interesting and emotive

DEMYSTIFYING ADVANCED CHORDS

• Discover the power of altered extensions like b9's, #11's, b13's. They're the secret to those spicy R&B dominant chords that give listeners a case of permanent stank face
• Simplify even the most complex chord voicings so that they're easy to learn, memorize, play, and transpose into any key
• The simple trick for "opening up" dense chords to get a huge, rich sound across the full range of the keyboard
• Finally make sense of the slash chords and alternate bass notes that will give you more harmonic colors to "paint" with than ever before

MASTERING INSIDE PROGRESSIONS

• The easy way to analyze chords so that you can learn, memorize, and repurpose your favorite progressions in your own music
• The golden rules of voice leading that turn clunky chord progressions into sonic butter
• How to go beyond the basic four-chord pop tune so that your songs have more color and interest than 99% of what you hear on the radio
• Discover the secrets within the circle of fifths for creating chord progressions and cadences that sound fresh and oh so satisfying
• Unlock the mystery of chords in minor keys. It's easy once you know which of the many minor scales to use and why

EXPLORING OUTSIDE PROGRESSIONS

• Behold the magic of passing chords and turn any song into a gospely treat for the ears
• Discover how to smoothly transition into any key and take your listeners on a harmonic journey
• Harness the power of horizontal voice leading to make even the most random chords work well together

REHARMONIZATION SECRETS

• The simple hack for finding substitution chords that will breathe new life into any progression
• How to throw music theory out the window and discover sick "reharms" that don't make sense but sound amazing
• Develop a Jedi-level awareness of harmonic tension and release, giving you the power to make your listeners really feel something when they listen to your music
• Master Tritone Substitution 2.0 and so much more!

CHECK OUT THESE VIDEO EXCERPTS FROM THE COURSE:

(PSSST: If all these chords look scary, don't worry. By the end of the course you'll be well on your way to having these bad boys under your fingers.)

AND THERE'S SO MUCH MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM.

THIS IS LITERALLY THE"LET ME TEACH YOU EVERYTHING I KNOW" COURSE

That's why it's 14 chapters long and over 10 hours worth of video lessons.

And the people who've taken it so far have had some pretty, prettyyy, prrrretttttyyyy good things to say:

I ALMOST FORGOT THE

Even though Chord Theory for R&B Piano is all about chords, it's important to be familiar with your scales, too. After all, chords can easily be derived from scales just like words are derived from letters.

That said, learning, memorizing, and internalizing scales can be challenging. So, in order to make your practice time as efficient and effective as possible, I'm including a very special bonus:

BONUS #1

TOTAL VALUE: $97

HOW TO LEARN, MEMORIZE, AND INTERNALIZE SCALES FOR JAZZ IMPROVISATION

In this 90-minute video training, I'll give you my step-by-step method for learning, memorizing, and internalizing the 12-major scales. I focus on the major scales because they're the foundation for all other scales (and chords!). Once you understand the Scale Mastery process, you can apply it to any other scale you choose.

But wait, there's more!

Bonus #2

TOTAL VALUE: $147

Diminished chords are spicy AF. But just like with ghost peppers, if you don't know how to use them properly, you'll end up ruining your music (and your lunch).

In Diminished Chords Decoded, you'll discover how to voice these mysterious chords like a pro and use them in your progressions to get that harmonically delicious sound you've been after.

We're talking extensions, passing chords, modulations, and more.

Here's a sneak peek:

Chords on their own can sound amazing. But when you add a sick bassline to hold down the low-end...that's when peoples' heads start bobbin'.

In Bassline Builders, you'll discover how to write dirty basslines to your chord progressions. No more pounding out the root over and over again because you don't know what else to do down there.

Once you learn these bassline secrets, you'll bring your music (and your audience) to life.

"I particularly liked the way Jeff breaks everything down into the smallest piece and builds from there. It facilitates learning from the most basic to the complex.

I have come away with a deeper understanding about how to approach reharmonization. I'm already using this new knowledge on new arrangements I’m working on.

If someone wants to learn chord theory from the basics to the complex. This is one of the best online courses I’ve ever taken!

Thank you Jeff for putting this together so masterfully!!"

- Andy Lutkoff

HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU GET WHEN YOU ENROLL Chord Theory for R&B PianoTODAY:

• Chord Theory for R&B Piano $249

• SCALE MASTERY $97

• Diminished Chords Decoded $147

• Bassline Builders $97

That's Over 14 Hours of Lessons

TOTAL VALUE: $590

GET EVERYTHING FOR JUST $249!

I want the investment in this course to be an absolute no-brainer for you - if you’re actually going to get in the shed.

"Get in the shed" means completing the Chord Theory for R&B Piano core modules.

If you've done that and for whatever reason aren't 100% happy with your experience, send me an email (within 30 days of purchasing the course), and I'll happily refund your entire payment.

However, please note that the money-back guarantee only applies if you've completed the entire course and included your reason for the cancellation in the email.