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CHD-01 Triads, Sus & Add Chords

About this lesson plan

This guitar lesson plan will help you introduce a few different chord types to your student. This material is set out to help your student learn to recognize each chord type when used in music. Each chord is used in a different music example so your student can see how they can use the chord as well. The idea behind the lesson is that your student will eventually begin to recognize chords in songs by ear. Rather than simply giving your student a chord chart with each type of chord, you can use this lesson plan to introduce each type of chord and your student can learn to each the unique characteristic of each type.

The chords covered in this lesson plan are:

  • Major and minor triads
  • Augmented triad
  • Sus4
  • Minor add9
  • Add11
  • Add6

The included instruction sheet will give you ideas on how to use the lesson plan. The instructions will give you a guide on how to explain the chords to your student and how to get them thinking about each chord's unique sound.

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WMO-01 Chords in Ionian Mode

About this worksheet

This worksheet will help your student understand Ionian mode and how to figure out how to harmonize it. The exercises are simple and with a bit of understanding of the theory behind the mode. By the end your student will be able to figure out the correct diatonic triad as well as seventh chord based on any degree of Ionian. Eg: The diatonic triad built on the third degree of C Ionian is E minor and uses the notes E, G & B.

Your student may have trouble at first but once they understand the theory they will be able to easily complete the exercises. It's recommended you give the resource SCA-04 to the student first before this worksheet. As Ionian uses the same notes as the Major scale, this worksheet is extremely valuable as it will help the student learn to harmonize the Major scale.

This worksheet will help your student:

  • Understand Ionian mode
  • Learn to figure out diatonic triads and seventh chords
  • Gain confidence in applying the Ionian mode

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