How many chords are there in keyboard. How much time will it typically take to pick up speed?

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Arun John Singh

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Your question itself is not correct. A chord is when 2 or more keys are pressed on the keyboard. A triad is a chord when the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of a scale are played together. e.g if C,E & G keys are pressed together the C triad (chord) played.
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There are about 8400 chords including inversion. U can practise provided u cannot remember unless you see a lesson connecting those chords after that only u can recognise sound of the chord . because those chords are used only for the purpose of accompanying such string etc for doing symphony music...
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There are about 8400 chords including inversion. U can practise provided u cannot remember unless you see a lesson connecting those chords after that only u can recognise sound of the chord . because those chords are used only for the purpose of accompanying such string etc for doing symphony music . The speed depends on your practise read less
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You will get a complete idea about chords.Speed of picking up depends on how much time you practice.Wish you all the best..
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Indian Classical Music Vocal Instructor with 4 years of Experience. MA in Indian Classical Vocals.

Basically there are 14 standard chords(7 majors, 7 minor) and other than that there are minor7, major7 and so on. So if you are a beginner you need to learn the shape of these 14 chords and then learn the chords cycles according to the circle of 5th. And coming to the speed, it all depends on your pr...
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Hey there ! There are 12 chords including sharp chords and there are minor and major chords also Well to answer your reply, it depends on you how much you grasp the chords
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Keyboard Player

Initially you can do 6 major and 6 minor chords ! To learn them it is a 2 day time . To increase the speed you can do it couple of days practice !
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Indian Classical Music Vocal Instructor with 4 years of Experience. MA in Indian Classical Vocals.

There are 12 major chords and 12 minor chords. Apart from that there are suspended, diminished, 7th's, 5th's chords also.
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Keyboard & Piano Artist

total chords- 432
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Keyboard Player

there are many chords on the keyboard and there are different ways of playing the same chords such as bar chords etc. it completely depends on the student's learning ability and understanding of the notes and chords
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Free Hand Pianist and a keyboard and synthesizer technician.

There are several chords like the 6ths, 7ths, major 7s, 9ths, sus4, sus4 7, sus 2, augument, diminish, diminish 7, 7 flat11s and so on. Each has its own flavor. Yet it is very easy to learn them to with some tricks, tips and practice for your hands and ears. If some one practices well, they can...
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There are several chords like the 6ths, 7ths, major 7s, 9ths, sus4, sus4 7, sus 2, augument, diminish, diminish 7, 7 flat11s and so on. Each has its own flavor. Yet it is very easy to learn them to with some tricks, tips and practice for your hands and ears. If some one practices well, they can understand them completely in 2 weeks. read less
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