Jessica Gilbert 
Keyboard Lessons 
Essential Tips and Techniques to Play Keyboard Chords and Scales

Chords are groups of two or more notes played together to create harmony in music. They are the foundation of most music genres and can convey a wide range of emotions and moods. The most basic chord types are major, minor, diminished, and augmented.Scales, on the other hand, are groups of notes played in a sequence that creates a melody. They provide the framework for improvisation and melody creation in music. The most commonly used scales in Western music are the major and minor scales, but there are many other types of scales as well.

The importance of chords and scales in keyboard playing cannot be overstated. They form the foundation of music theory and are essential to understanding how music works. Mastering chords and scales allow you to create beautiful music, improvise freely, and express yourself as a musician. 

Furthermore, chords and scales are often used together in keyboard playing. Understanding the relationship between chords and scales is crucial to creating harmonious music. By using scales to improvise over chord progressions or chords to harmonize melodies, you can create complex and interesting music that captures your audience’s attention.