Chord Practice Blog

Guides, theory breakdowns, and practice tips for keyboard players.

How to Memorize Piano Modes: The 2-Anchor System

Stop calculating modes from scratch. Use Ionian + Aeolian as anchors, then make 5 tiny adjustments to reach every mode — works in all 12 keys.

Learn to decode jazz piano chord symbols — Cmaj7, Dm7b5, C°7 and more. Free interactive practice across all 12 keys with ChordGrind.