Hands Together
Combine both hands on the grand staff: treble melody plus bass clef chords. Bass starts with single root notes (L01–04) and progresses to full block chords (L05–16), finishing with two complete mini-songs.
16 lessons
Simplest — Melody + Root C
First grand staff exercise with both hands: the treble shows a simple C D E melody with right-hand fingering, and the bass clef shows only a root C (one note). Focus on reading both staves simultaneously — accuracy matters more than speed.
5-Note Melody + Root Changes C/F/G
The treble melody expands to five notes while the bass clef root changes with each chord symbol (C, F, G). Practice the reflex: see the chord symbol → left hand switches root note in time.
Melody + I–V–vi–IV Root
Grand staff: treble runs a melody over the familiar I–V–vi–IV progression while the bass clef plays a single root note each bar. For the first time you hear the complete sound of a pop song with both hands.
Melody + Block Chord
The bass clef upgrades to a full 3-note block chord. The treble melody is kept simple so you can focus on reading both staves and coordinating the left-hand chord change.
Pop Melody — I–V–vi–IV in C (Grand Staff)
First complete pop song on the grand staff: rich treble melody plus full bass clef block chords over C G Am F repeating for 16 bars. The chord symbol above drives both hands simultaneously.
Pop Melody — I–V–vi–IV in G (Grand Staff)
Same grand staff format but in G major: treble melody includes F# and the bass clef D chord also shows F#. Both hands handle the accidental simultaneously — an important coordination milestone.
Pop Melody — I–V–vi–IV in F (Grand Staff)
Grand staff in F major: the Bb chord appears as a flat on the bass clef. The treble melody also includes Bb. F major is very common in Vietnamese music and international ballads.
Minor Feel — vi–IV–I–V (Grand Staff)
Grand staff with the minor progression Am F C G. The bass clef Am chord has its root on A2, and the treble melody carries a sad, expressive character throughout. Hear how the minor progression changes the emotional atmosphere.
Chord Changes Every 2 Beats
The bass clef block chord now changes every two beats instead of every bar. The treble melody stays the same, but the left hand must react twice as fast. This exercises chord-switching reflex under pressure.
G7 in Progression — Grand Staff
The bass clef shows G7 with four notes — the left hand must stretch wider. The treble melody is written to emphasize the tension of G7 before it resolves back to C. Feel the pull of V7 → I across both staves.
C Major Scale + I–IV–V Chords (Grand Staff)
The treble runs C major scale passages with full fingering while the bass clef changes through I–IV–V chords. The right-hand scale must not stumble when the left-hand chord changes.
G Major Scale + I–IV–V in G (Grand Staff)
G major scale in the treble (including F#) coordinated with G major chords in the bass clef — both staves have the F# accidental. The most technically demanding coordination exercise in Course 3.
Chromatic Melody + Stable Chords
The treble runs a chromatic passage (many black keys) while the bass clef holds the familiar I–V–vi–IV block chords steady. Train the right hand to navigate accidentals freely without affecting the left hand.
Inversions + Smooth Melody (Grand Staff)
Slash chords in the bass clef show the bass note moving step by step: C/E has E at the bottom, Am/C has C, F/A has A, G/B has B. This creates a smooth descending bass line that complements the treble melody beautifully.
Mini-Song 1 — Pop in C Major (Verse + Chorus)
First complete song on the grand staff: 8-bar verse and 8-bar chorus each with distinct melodies over the same I–V–vi–IV progression. Full bass clef block chords throughout. This is the standard format of a pop leadsheet.
Mini-Song 2 — Minor Capstone
Graduation piece: a complete minor song with an expressive 8-bar verse and 8-bar chorus. Bass clef plays Am F C G block chords throughout while the treble carries an emotional melody. Finishing this song means you are ready to play any leadsheet on the website.