CKQC024: Major chord practice with the iReal Pro app

Several of my students have been focussing on chord work this semester and iReal Pro (available on Apple and Android) has come in really handy.

This app creates backing tracks in tons of different styles, based on chord charts which you can download or create for yourself. You can adjust the volume of different instruments and change the tempo too. It’s a fantastic resource.

As you’ll see, this student is a hoot to teach! This exercise isn’t easy for her, but she tackles it well and with enthusiasm.

This chord progression uses only white key major chords. The next challenge from here is to play all the chords chromatically, and then following the circle of fifths.

After all those, my student will have achieved Chord Apprentice level and will get a coveted spot on my challenge board.

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