Introduction to Chords

What Is a Chord? So far, you have been playing one note at a time — this is called a melody. Now it is time to discover chords: multiple notes played at the same time. Chords add depth, richness, and harmony to music. They are the backbone of virtually every song you have ever heard. A chord is three or..

The full lesson continues with step-by-step practice, worked examples, and the end-of-lesson quiz.