(Educational Piano). Have fun learning improvisation with simple explanations and examples. This method encourages student creativity by providing ideas for composing and musical expression. Correct spelling and naming of all chords builds a strong musical foundation. Ear training opportunities are provided by attentive listening to the sounds of variou major, minor augmented and diminished triads and 7th chords. Learning is reinforced by writing the notes for the chords and accompaniment patterns on workbook-style pages. Familiar folk songs and hymns are used to illustrate the accompaniment styles.