Beginner's
Three Chord System Documents
The following documents will help you memorize our chord system regardless of your current level. This information works in conjunction with your Play By Ear Manual and the Lesson Plan. This is our way to grant you constant access to the information you need, even on the go!
Scroll below to access our Beginner's Three Chord System Documents.
Level Zero Chart
Beginners at level zero need to master basic chords, inversions, and other fundamental musical concepts. As musicians who play by ear, we find it crucial that you understand and master the basics. Musicians who try to move forward without basic mastery get stuck in their ability to play confidently in different keys. Please use our Level Zero Chord Chart to memorize chords, inversions, scales, and more.
View Level ZeroLevel One Chart
If you are ready to advance to level one, this means you are ready to memorize our Three Chord System in every key. Use our Level One Chart as a point of reference as you work through our system one key at a time.
View Level OneLevel Two Chart
After you master the basics, it's time for you to move to the next level. At this level, you will learn to understand songs in the form of progressions. Once you understand progressions, you will begin to recognize songs more accurately by ear. Your playing will sound less basic, and your ability to play songs will soar.
View Level Two