How To Play Emotional Piano Chords

In this piano lesson, you're going to learn how to play emotional piano chords.
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You're going to be able to transform those boring minor & major triads into something that has much more emotion, something that actually hits the soul a little bit more!
It's a 3 step process which consists of 7ths, 9ths and chord inversions.
The first two steps are fairly straight forward; learn how to add the 7th and 9th to major and minor triads. The 3rd step is the part where your creativity comes into play. You need to play around with all the possibilities of 7ths & 9ths and then play around with different inversions of all of this variations.
There is an infinite number of variations so should have plenty of ideas to work with!
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[@Piano_Pig]

Everyone needs some more SOUL & EMOTION in their chords! Hopefully, this can add a little bit to yours today :)

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[@CortneyWarren2050]

I practiced this chord progression today for over an hour and and now I can play with my eyes closed. Thanks Simon!

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We want more emotial lessons

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That's great to hear! Glad you've been enjoying the channel :)

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Totally agree!

[@davidsearls4680]

I can honestly say I've learned more about just chords in general from this video than any other 3 combined. And in a much shorter time. I've just spent 5 hours playing with and practicing this concept. Thank you so much.

[@Piano_Pig]

That's good to hear! Glad you found it useful 😀

[@provyprov]

I don’t think I’ve ever watched a simpler lesson that gives so much value. Thank you for this!

[@josephhardaway3]

Great job explaining the basic triads and adding 7th's and 9th's to them to add flavor. And also inverting those new chords to add yet another type of flavor.

[@rogercook8277]

Great video my brother. I am a songwriter, so videos like this comes in handy when I am looking for different combinations of chords. I can hear a chord progression sometimes and come up with a idea for a song. Keep those videos coming. Peace

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I just evolved because of you! You're my rare candy.

[@robbieweatherhead6703]

Just thank you mate.......this video has literally been pivotal to my understanding of sophisticated and emotional chords!!!!.....you sir are a legend #suscribed

[@katlegophele8909]

Like bro. It just ties everything together

[@jubeijackson6602]

Man those “basic” chords hit me right in my throat. Beautiful and inspiring.

[@Polyhat_]

Skeptical of the title but you nailed this. 7ths and 9ths are so useful in this regard, 11ths and 13ths can often sound too tense for that raw emotional feel. That said, a lot of master musicians could probably prove me wrong!

[@Piano_Pig]

11ths can sound amazing in this context, but they are harder to pull off. I thought it was a bit too advanced for this particular video but maybe I'll explain how to use 11ths in this context in a future video!

[@Polyhat_]

@@Piano_Pig I look forward to it! I appreciate the approach which I can actually keep up with.

[@anto2593]

A super emotional chord is a major chord with a #11. #11 is basically one halfstep under the 5th, but in a higher octave. This chord only exists one place in the major scale: on the subdominant (so the root of the chord has to be on 4th note in the songs key). If the key is C like in the video, you can therefore add a #11 to the F. I think especially the 9th is a good combo with the #11 since they are a major third apart, which sounds nice.

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every great song I've ever imagined sounds just like this! thank you from the bottom of my heart ! Superb !

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"you realized you don't have enough finger" make me wheeze

[@DigitalDelay07]

"The key of D...the saddest of all keys really"

[@sonofyah_]

D for depression

[@One_of_Many750]

DigitalDelay07 For Me, It’s B Minor, And F# Minor.

[@totallyanonymousbish9599]

For me A minor

[@osru_]

all keys sound the same, unless you change how the keys are tuned relative to the other keys. most pianos are tuned to equal temperament the intervals in the major scale are the same, therefore there is not one major key that is supposedly brighter than the other. the same goes for minor

[@hackgmaes9226]

B

[@anirishmoron]

Very informative lesson this really makes boring chord progressions stand out, however it would help a lot if you would elaborate a little more about how you incorporate rhythm in these progressions because that makes the chords really come alive and is also something i'm struggling with on my own. thanks great video Simon!

[@Bamblagram]

GerryBerry I completely agree. I find that applying/creating rhythmic ideas very challenging, not only for the left hand, but the right hand, and trying to have the two interact in a rhythmic and musical context. I can voice chords in a certain way, but making them “move” is what I find challenging..

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I really like youre teachings it's so chill and relaxing nice vid sirr😎

[@Piano_Pig]

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@JammyGit]

This came up in my recommendations and I can't even play the piano, I watched this to see see if I could take something from it and apply it to my guitar playing. I still enjoyed watching and listening to the video though. 👍

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Dude!!! Where have u been? Glad to see your posts again. Great lesson and great explanation. Waiting for your next video as well. Can't wait to try this out. Stay well!

[@waynegeordiesdad648]

Thank you .....I learned SO much using your simple incremental styled progress....will practice lots

[@jbela]

This was very nice, from the boring chords. I feel the new chord choices spiced things up

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Your voice is supper and teaching is simple but it clearly understandable. God bless you bro.

[@Piano_Pig]

Much appreciated!

[@eeeo6044]

its so imochinal it made me cry

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I love your teaching and explanation sir, God bless you for your job well done

[@timelesspianomusic1048]

Really good in explaining the tried, 7th and 9th chords. Well done. You are a good teacher and pianist.

[@urilevi9575]

Thank you, again! Only started playing 18 days ago and this is really helping man. Bigup the UK teacher massive.

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks dude! Glad you're finding the videos useful :)

[@wilfredomendez3450]

Emotional indeed, thanks for sharing this

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Broh this is the first video i fully watched for piano lesson. i really like how u teach

[@CRESTROY]

Definitely one of the best tutorials I have watched. Thanks for the detailed explanation

[@Piano_Pig]

That's good to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

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Damn, your channel is so amazing. For the first time I actually start to understand chord progressions

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Your videos have been so helpful for me. Can you please make a video on the concept of inversions itself? Your videos are way better explained than others. Would love for you to do one! Thanks for everything.

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I could like like this video 100times almost made me cry and i also subed

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it 😃

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Always enjoy watching your videos. Less is more. Yes. You put it all in perspective. Thanks

[@Piano_Pig]

It's my pleasure! 🙏😀

[@henrychapman6342]

Thank you so much. Before this I could tell what sounded "wrong" but couldn't figure out how to consistently and easily play something that sounds good!

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Dont worry i enjoyed all of your videos the important point for me is that you can post more of these videos i am learning a lot of trickey stuff i couldnt play before you are changing my life with your videos god bless you and your family

[@Piano_Pig]

That's so great to hear - keep up the good work!

[@1oolabob]

Thanks. You gave some very simple and solid info about some fairly complex music theory, and delivered that with fingers on keys. So many KZbin piano gurus don't do that nearly as well...but like another commentor said, there's more than one kind of 7th. The one you used here is a major 7th. I hope you'll cover minor and dominant 7ths in another video. But I'll check out any piano videos you do and I'll learn useful things.

[@Piano_Pig]

Good to hear you found the lesson useful! I have actually made a video on different 7th chords, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5-ldKiPqNahrs0

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I've subscribed. This is crystal clear advice

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You make piano lessons fun to learn. Thanks my friend!

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OH MY GOD, this is perfect tutorial for me, thank you brother

[@johnellison3030]

Wow. Thanks for making and posting this video. You have cleared up some notation questions I've had. Namely identifying 7th and 9th chords. Cheers.

[@Piano_Pig]

No worries friend :)

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This video is well explained , thank you for all the other vids. 👍

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Love your lessons Simon-sama, very edifying!

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This is helping me find chords for a song what I'm working on tysm!!!!!

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This has been extremely helpful and straightforward, I appreciate you man thank you

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Thank you! Much appreciated

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No worries!

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Haha I try to make in appearance in most videos these days 😀

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wow, what an excellent tutorial, thank you.

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Your the Man bro.... The best video's by far.... Well done, great learning format and sound... You are head above the rest!

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks man! I appreciate it :)

[@Bamblagram]

Mr. Pig, great lesson. Do you have a video on how to play chords melodically? Like interweaving a melody and chords? Similar to what you were doing at the end of this video?

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Thanks nice chords

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Very nice. Thanks.

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Awesome lesson..well taught .very clear.

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That's a crackin video! Very helpful. Good, simple explanation and love the coloured keys at the top too. Brilliant, thanks!

[@Piano_Pig]

My pleasure! I'm glad you found it useful 😀

[@monteljones1093]

You are an amazing teacher..im looking at what your doing and saying wait a minute its all about knowing your 7 / 9th along with your finger placement,, wow so cool thank you so much

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the video helpful 😀

[@rickmorrison4440]

Well done, very clear and concise. Spot on.

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks 😀

[@piggypuddles813]

Does the technique used during 10.06-10.08 have a name? It’s where you kind of overlap 2 keys, pressing one a split second before pressing the second. I love it when pianists do this, it melts my heart. I’d love to know what it’s called 😊

[@Piano_Pig]

I don't think it has an official name, I like to call it "note rolling". Gospel players do this alot, it always adds so much to your playing as long as you don't overdo it. Play around with it 😀

[@piggypuddles813]

PianoPig thanks so much for the reply- I quite like the name you’ve given it “note rolling” maybe this will catch on 😆 Great video, thanks again!

[@chezchezchezchez]

Awesome, but how did you pick the CDAF, to begin with? I wanna learn this from the ground up, so I truly understand what’s going on.

[@Piano_Pig]

That's a whole other topic, but I did make a video on creating chord progressions a while back. You might find it useful! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbYeoqHjNt5otk

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Good help to make understand to the students ! Thanks

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This made me cry😃

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Could you do more videos like this?

[@Piano_Pig]

I sure can! What is it you like about this style video? (I'm trying to figure out what everyone likes most so I can keep everyone happy) 😀

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Your videos are great! and well edited!

[@andrewcarrillo4814]

I guess my only question is how he came up with the c d a f progression to start. Apparently from reading comments it’s in the key of D but there’s probably like 3 more chords in the key and tons of combinations he COULD have made, how did he come up with this so it sounds so good?

[@Piano_Pig]

It's a very common chord progression (1-6-2-4). It's in C major and all of those chords are from the key of C major.

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Thanks! Much appreciated 😀

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It's my pleasure!

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[@disguy145]

Like the video but i have a question, how long does it take you to come up those random melodies by yourself? I'm a complete beginner and been practicing atleast 2 hours a day for a few months now but still struggling with chords inversions and two-hand coordination.

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I've been lacking with the emails recently - they will be back very very soon! 😀

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It's my pleasure Alex, I'm glad you gained something from the video :)

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