Rhythm patterns for piano chords

Free chord guide: www.pianofluency.com/chordatlas
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0:00 intro
0:55 STEP 1 - quarter notes in RH
1:45 STEP 2 - add sustain pedal
2:48 STEP 3 - invert RH and add bass
3:57 STEP 4 - rocking 8th notes with thumb
4:46 STEP 5 - 16th pickup in LH
6:00 STEP 6 - 4-note voicings in RH
6:55 STEP 7 - 16th arpeggio pattern in RH
7:50 STEP 8 - 3-note grouping in RH
8:30 STEP 9 - added scale tones
9:47 STEP 10 - emphasizing with octaves in RH
11:33 outro

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Legit had the same thought

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12 minutes of logical instruction without any unnecessary tangents makes it easier to follow. Love it. Also appreciate, as a newbie, the info on using the sustain pedal and not assuming we all know how to use it properly. Thank you!

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Loved the clarity and beauty of this video. Thanks so much!!

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This is one of my favourite tutorials for piano chord rhythm patterns. Firstly he speaks slowly and calmly, gently - so you're not hit with hyped up loud fake enthusiasm - he also progresses slowly and explains EVERYTHING - so you're not left behind. He is a gifted teacher - which is rare in my book. He also has beautiful wide open childlike eyes - giving him a very approachable appearance. With all the bad press on Los Angeles - you might ask - how did something so beautiful come out of LA? Blessings brother.

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I agree with just about everything you wrote. But, strange comment about Los Angeles.... there is some bad press just about everywhere I have lived! Ted, thank you again for your wonderful teaching videos!!

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I am an intermediate self taught keyboard player with Yamaha PSR SX900 .Today I found this absolutely brilliant video from Ted .I can play any chord and was looking out for a video for hand coordination and arpeggios when I found your channel.Your video is very clear and you explain really well and demonstrate how to play.I will definitely follow all your videos and thank you so much.Please keep giving us more such videos

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Thanks for the kind words, will do!

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Great choice of keyboard!

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Underrated af The chord’s progression he uses is from Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ for those who’re wondering. The original goes G, B, C, Cm.

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The original is the Hollies "Air That I Breathe"

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I don’t think it’s fair to say its from “Creep” because its a pretty common chord progression

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It’s just a minor plagal cadence man 😂

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Transpose in G and you'll get "Creep"

[@pianofluency]

Good analysis :) one of my favorite chord progressions!

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YOU'RE a creep!! 😅

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I was thinking it sounded like creep, then your replied confirmed it.

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transpose to f major and you'll get steven universe main theme

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Same here. 59 going 60, learning chords & the like...

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I really like the way to break this down. You’re good at splitting this into manageable steps.

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That’s amazing! Glad to help.

[@molly3609]

thank you so much! I've been trying to write songs on piano for a while, and always felt like something was missing rhythmically in my chord progressoins. This has been a super helpful guide on how I can make the chords sound more developed :)

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I listened to this entire tutorial in YT preview. Was absolutely glued.

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I love doing different versions for the different refrains. The more the refrain repeats, I make them more komplex. Keeps even a simple pop song interesting

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Ted, I'm a guitarist who wants to learn how to play piano. Sub divisions explained like this has helped me enormously. Most piano teachers on youtube don't get this. They note spell a chord which is important... but more important is the " how " to make it sound like music. You're onto something. How to make chord progressions musical by rhythmically breaking up chords and arpeggios... now your talking. Please expand on this. It is the key to making chords become music... to become a song. Well done mate. Hope you become a big hit on youtube. I've been waiting for years for a teacher such as yourself!

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This is so great! Please more of this or different patterns to play that are fun in different progressions

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Step by step in easy measure makes it interesting and generates enthusiasm. Many thanks and well done.

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What a great breakdown of the chord progression with your fingers. New to keyboard. Transitioning from guitar.. Thanks.

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My pleasure!

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Fantastic explanation! I’m a self taught intermediate player and am learning the terms for the rhythms I’ve known intuitively so this helps me in band practice and more on demand playing, thank you’

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Love this chord arrangement & the piano keys are nice & shiny. Excellent Tutorial.

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