Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Piano Adventures 3B: Tropical Island and Major/Minor Triads

 This post includes lesson plans for "Tropical Island" in Piano Adventures 3B.


Theory



Play Music Tech Teacher A-Chording to Santa to practice building major and minor triads on the keyboard.

Practice identifying triads with Teoria Harmonic Function Triad ID.

Practice building major chords on the staff with Teoria Triad Chord Construction.

Music Sample

Label the major and minor triads on the first line as you listen to Tropical Island.

Improvisation

Watch the sample Roots in the Sky improvisation video.
Then create your own song using major and minor triads in the key of C.
Try playing broken chord patterns in the right or left hand or play blocked chords using a variety of rhythm patterns

Supplementary Music

The Matador by Carolyn Miller - Sheet Music

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