Play the tunes you love — quickly and simply
Learn the chord patterns that are used in countless songs. Fingertips helps you start playing real music quickly through simple shapes, practical learning and a system designed to build confidence from the very beginning.
Fingertips — Just Play Chords
48 Essential Chords
Now Available!
Play real songs on piano quickly using simple chord shapes — no need to read music.
This 48-chord beginner system includes guided song paths and access to a companion website for extra support.
What Fingertips gives you
• Guided learning Paths for beginners — a fast-track system to start playing familiar-sounding chords and progressions with confidence
• A comprehensive, well-organised library of piano & keyboard chords to support your learning as you grow
• Clear chord shapes using photos, diagrams, and consistent layouts
• Colour-grouped chord families to help recognition and memory
• Fingertips Tips, chord progressions, and song examples for real-world use
• A practical, learning-first approach — focused on playing and recognition, not academic theory
Why does Fingertips work differently?
Fingertips isn't built around passing exams or memorising pieces.
It's built around recognising patterns, building confidence and learning through music you'll actually enjoy playing.
Learn quickly. Grow naturally. Play the music you love.
See how our Philosophy explains the thinking behind Fingertips, and how our Method puts those ideas into practice.
How Fingertips works
If you’re starting out...
Begin with Fingertips Paths — a fast-track, proven learning system that we have carefully designed for absolute beginners.
Start with simple chord families and learn shapes step by step, building recognition and confidence as you go. No sheet music. No theory overload. Many learners are playing familiar-sounding progressions within days, not months.
As your confidence grows, Fingertips naturally becomes both a guided learning system and a
reliable reference you can return to at any time.
When you know what you’re looking for…
1. Find the chord you need
Browse chords by type and family, organised clearly and consistently.
2. See the shape instantly
Photos and diagrams show you exactly how the chord is played.
3. Use it in real music
Tips, progressions, and examples help you apply chords musically.
Preview a Fingertips Path
Beginner’s Demo Path
A simple step-by-step introduction to playing songs with chords.
See Where Fingertips Can Lead
Explore richer harmony, colourful chord movement and expressive piano sounds.
Ready to explore Fingertips?
Fingertips gives you full access to the organised chord library, guided Paths, song examples, and printable Chord Board tools.