Chords
In Lesson 3 we began writing chord symbols above songs. A chord is a group of notes that are played together. Chords are used to play along with the melody of a song. The first chord you will learn is the C major chord, usually just called the C chord.
On keyboards, it is possible to play chords using only one finger. Most electronic keyboards can be grouped into one of 3 types and each type has a slightly different way of playing one fingered chords.
Yamaha Keyboards
If you have a Yamaha keyboard, find the auto bass chord section and select the single-finger position.
Casio Keyboard
If you have a Casio keyboard, find the Casio-chord section and select the on position.
Other Types of Keyboards
If you have another type of keyboard, look in your owner’s manual to see how to play single finger chords.
The One-Finger C Chord
Press the C key (as shown on the diagram) with the thumb of your left hand. You are now playing a C chord. Hear how different the C chord sounds from the C note you learned in Lesson 1. Place a chord sticker on this key.
