Basic Music Theory and Chord Charts for Liturgical Accompaniment

Many people want to contribute musically to their church community but find traditional sheet music intimidating. This course demystifies the process of reading and playing accompaniment based purely on chord charts, often called 'cifradas' or lead sheets. By the end of this course, you will understand how basic Western music theory translates into common chord symbols, enabling you to read accompaniment charts for worship songs, hymns, and Mass settings with ease and accuracy. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamentals of scales, intervals, and key signatures essential for accompaniment. * Practice reading and interpreting standard chord symbols (triads, inversions, and seventh chords). * Apply basic rhythmic and strumming patterns described through written notation and text. * Learn common chord progressions and transposing techniques used in liturgical music. * Configure simple accompaniment parts tailored to the different sections of the Catholic Mass. The course begins with foundational music terminology and moves quickly into building major and minor chords. We then focus exclusively on practical skills, guiding you through interpreting common chord charts and applying simple rhythmic patterns suitable for various worship contexts. This course is designed exclusively for absolute beginners with no prior music theory knowledge. No instrument-specific skills or advanced musical training are required—just a desire to learn how to accompany basic songs. Start reading chord charts and enhancing your church's worship experience today.