If you’ve never played a chord like ‘Am7’ or Cmaj7’ before, it will just be so dry and boring to learn the theory behind them!
In short, it means that theory makes a lot more sense when you can connect it to actual music you’ve heard or played. The ‘experience before theory’ principle is a cornerstone of my music learning philosophy. The First Stage: Learn a whole bunch of chords So, I’ve divided this guide into different sections, to tailor whatever stage you are in your journey of learning music. The last thing I want to do is overwhelm you with music theory you don’t understand.
So What’s the best way to learn chord names and symbols? In short, these are all essential musicianship skills, all things that I focus on with this site!Īnd so, this article will teach you everything you need to know!