Know Your Six Chords Cold

Lesson script

Before formulas and charts, Cynthia asks you to feel the six chords in your fingers and say each note out loud. Break each chord up: play the notes one at a time, then together.

Do not move on until C, Dm, Em, F, G, and Am are automatic.

Done when: random call-outs of all six are correct.

Instrument paths

• Piano: Root position; speak C-E-G etc.
• Strings: Root hits on downbeats.
• Percussion: One stick click per chord change.

Learning modes

• Solo child: Flashcard or phone-note quiz alone.
• Child + parent: Parent calls chords in random order.
• Family: Around-the-room chord relay.