I can't speak much to the piano side of it all; but I've always found this site (Music Theory for Songwriters (http://chordmaps.com/)) had some interesting thoughts on the subject. Especially the progression maps for major scales; which are pretty cool for adding a bit of colour to a fairly bare bones list of chords.
(http://mugglinw.ipower.com/chordmaps/genmap.htm)
I've linked the generic one, but there is a specific one for each key here (http://mugglinw.ipower.com/chordmaps/chartmaps.htm)
Some text from his site:
How Were The Maps Developed?
When I was studying music theory in college, I was introduced to ideas pertaining to chords and chord flow. After leaving college, I was teaching piano to young students for a while. Searching for ways to make chord flow accessible to young minds, I began drawing diagrams that would allow a child to create strong progressions. It seemed best to put each chord at a visual location with arrows to direct the flow. I experimented with different variations before choosing what I now call the Simple Map. Years later, I added the secondary chords that make the Big Map look the way it does. A few adjustments were made to create the generic map.
I hope these pages, charts, and maps will help you understand chords and how they flow together. Enjoy writing music. Love and peace to all.
If not specifically helpful, hopefully you will find the link as interesting as I did. :)
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Date: 2011-02-14 06:06 am (UTC)I've linked the generic one, but there is a specific one for each key here (http://mugglinw.ipower.com/chordmaps/chartmaps.htm)
Some text from his site:If not specifically helpful, hopefully you will find the link as interesting as I did. :)