R&B Piano Chords & Progressions | 5 Levels

[@jonnygaruda]

Watching your videos persuaded me to join your "All Access" program! I've been playing the piano and singing since I was a kid, but my piano teachers were all classical/sheet music based. I learned a lot that way, and I know a lot of theory, but always wanted to be a better improviser. I've taught music myself and conducted choirs for over 30 years, but I learn something new every time I watch one of your vids! Videos like this are inspired, because of the way you break things down, start simply, and build up gradually. I also love your more "system's based" rather than "theory based" approach to explaining things. You clearly know your theory, chord extensions and alterations, etc., but you have a great way of pointing out more intuitive approaches to things that are immediately applicable in any key, and leave the player with so many more options than thinking strictly in keys while playing. The possibilities it opens up are enormous. I am super impressed! I love practicing this sequence. Those chromatic passing chords are brilliant! I'm also working on the approach to ii-v-i in all keys 12 from your Jump Start collection. I've known this progression for a long time, but again, never done in quite that way! Even going back to your basic videos, I'm learning new ways to think about how I play. I'm having a blast! Bravo to you and the rest of your instructors. Keep it coming!

[@shawnbrown3124]

I think this video broke a barrier for me.

[@lisawillis8044]

No cap. It’s actually crazy

[@prettysimplemusic]

Love to hear it brother! Much love ☀️💚

[@veescious]

@@shawnbrown3124 SAME! Somehow it never came together from my ear to my fingers until now! I’m ready to run this in all the keys 🎹 thanks so much 🤩

[@lisawillis8044]

This video changed the game for me. Finally enjoy playing piano again. Feels like it gave me good habits to practice that isn’t boring

[@prettysimplemusic]

Oh wow I love to hear this!! So glad this video helped you!! ☀️💚

[@thejbfactory5793]

It's amazing that R&B is so much more simple than gospel yet it pays so much better.

[@prettysimplemusic]

1000% AGREE my bro!!! Same for Jazz! The less chords and riffs, the more the bag in a lot of cases…💰💰💰

[@thejbfactory5793]

@@prettysimplemusic I had a gig with Aaron Hall but I left it for the Andre Crouch gig because I didn't underatand R&B chording. I was approaching the gig like gospel. It didn't work. Thanks for showing me the difference.

[@logikriver]

Those diminushed chords are so amazing 🤩

[@prettysimplemusic]

Mannn!!! I agree, diminished chords are the most crucial passing chord in almost every genre!!! Much love! ☀️💚🔥

[@Jerry_kamsy]

Please the diminished 7th Passing Chord in Section 5 when or how do we use it in other Music Please can anyone help me out

[@kwesigotkeys]

So amazing bro💚💚💚

[@granddaddy_funk]

@@Jerry_kamsy usually diminished chords can go to any chord a half step away from any of the notes in the dim chord. Hope that makes sense lol

[@martinchr.heinesen4425]

Ohhh the way you break down cords for everybody to actually understand makes your videos a pleasure to watch over and over. Not to forget your vibe, energy and smile. I think I just found my new virtual teacher. Thanks 👍😄

[@lisawillis8044]

Right, he gets mad excited over stuff he already knows. It’s kinda funny but it’s great vibes

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah, wow!! Thanks so much for your kind words!! So glad to have you here with us on your musical journey!! ☀️💚

[@prettysimplemusic]

hahaha... gotta keep the excitement up!! ☀️💚

[@Elwrt455]

One of the best Gospel & R&B piano instructors!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah wow!! Thanks so much!! Much love ☀️💚

[@busyworksbeats]

BIG FIRE SO MANY GEMS

[@ilardolivier7282]

I ’m so happy it’s beautiful chords l’m black french black music american it’s the best of the wold good luck god bless you

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! Much love and many blessings to you!! ☀️💚

[@anthonyockunzzi7376]

This video is your best one I have seen. You really explained and showed very clearly and easily how to mimic what you are doing. I watch a lot of piano tutorials on yt and this is pretty simple

[@prettysimplemusic]

Wowowowoowowow!!! Thanks man! Yeah I put a lot of thought into putting this one together! Really appreciate you! Much love ☀️💚

[@cloudysky8268]

Best tutorial so far. Very easy to follow!

[@henryheusken1678]

You reminded me of the magical amusement of music! Thank you!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Well thanks Henry! Much love ☀️💚

[@AceeSoul]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@prettysimplemusic]

Myyyy broooo!!! Mannnn thanks A MILLION!!!! You are definitely a GodSend to my musical journey and you certainly have kept me motivated beyond words can express!!! Much love my brother! ☀️💚🔥

[@AceeSoul]

@PrettySimpleMusic You have used God's gifts to bless musicians all across this great land. 🙏🏼

[@orlandotaylor5325]

KC, we appreciate you !

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thank you!! I appreciate you for watching and supporting!! ☀️💚

[@UNVRS_BEATS]

You doin gods work 3:52

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! ☀️💚

[@MusaInc.]

That pad layer on your piano is beautiful and warm. 🙌🙌

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! So glad you enjoyed it, much love! ☀️💚

[@stephenappiah-karikari104]

Nice one KC. That backing track slaps hard man

[@prettysimplemusic]

Yo Stephen!!! Thanks man! I’m hoping to finish it by this evening to add it to the Free Club! Much love my brother! ☀️💚🔥

[@ck-mystic]

You are so good! no bla bla, no beginning with alphabets, just starting with a little knowledge you show a satisfying development.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah thanks so much!! So glad you enjoy the content! Much love ☀️💚

[@whnicjs]

You sound amazing. It brings a smile to my face. Thank you for sharing.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah wow!! Thanks so much!! Love to share the joy, much love! ☀️💚

[@mabdibeats_]

Keep doing it, bro! Thank u!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Absolutely my brother!! Much love ☀️💚

[@maduokafor]

Great tutorial, man. Thanks for posting this.

[@richardsullivan2233]

Love the "Passing Chords Progression", Thanks KC

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much! One of the funnest parts of this tutorial!!! Super popular and useful in almost every genre!!!! Much love Richard!!! ☀️💚🔥

[@Greatnessinthemaking-c7d]

Definitely enjoyed your content, you got a new subscriber.

[@mateobarragan8402]

Great lesson!

[@peteruporusifura]

love this patterns! Bless you man! :)

[@Officialmarcosolo]

AMAZING WORK SIR !!!

[@Purrplexstar]

My soul as soon as the video started 😮 deadass

[@prettysimplemusic]

hahaha... some soul food!! Thanks so much for watching! Much love ☀️💚

[@BOLTONSOFT]

This is awesome. Didn't know that fifth's add so much flavor!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! Yes the flavor is nice isn't it!? Much love ☀️💚

[@hendrixxxx4]

Drummer here, just looking for new chords to play whenever we don’t have a keyboard player so this is very helpful. Great explanation

[@prettysimplemusic]

Hey there! I started out drumming! So glad this video helped you!! ☀️💚

[@robertphillips2366]

Can’t wait to dive into this! Thank you!!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Whoop whoop!! So glad you're enjoying it!! ☀️💚

[@SydneySemono-lq4up]

Keep up the good work!

[@goviktor]

Very like your videos. It's practically useful, informative and interesting. Thank YOU !!!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! So glad the videos are helpful to you!! Much love ☀️💚

[@jesuscastaneda7018]

Hey man, when I think I've seen everything, you appear with another musical miracle, just to say it, and to all who see this, to those who have ears to hear, you are revolutionizing musical teaching, I say breaking chains, what else can I say. all the best, post data.. Thanks a lot!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Wow man!! You are too kind!! It is truly my pleasure to keep putting content out and I'm so glad it is so helpful for you!! Much love ☀️💚

[@nathansbrothers3304]

Thanks for this huge one again KC u've always added value to way I play the piano every time I follow ur lessons.. they r sometimes hard to digest but that just shows what it takes to become a better pianist.. thanks again 🙏 all the way from Cameroon..

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah, wow!! I truly appreciate your kinds words, thank you!! So glad the tutorials are helping you out on your musical journey - keep up the good work!! Much love to you in Cameroon! ☀️💚

[@tedltedl]

this is great! thank you

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much! Much love ☀️💚

[@ALADEABRAHAM]

Very nice 1) Nice video editing 2) Nice passing chord

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much my brother!! So glad you enjoyed the video! Much love ☀️💚

[@hikimtrueheart9877]

Thanks my brother keep blessing us wit this content💯💪🏾🫡

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much my brother!! Much love and many blessings to you!! ☀️💚

[@EzekielOlusegun]

You're great teacher bro. Keep up the good work. I'm enjoying you sir

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much Ezekiel!! Much love to you sir! ☀️💚

[@lowkeybeatspg]

Excellent video

[@borisnefyod4868]

Wow. Thanks!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Absolutely! Thanks so much for watching!! ☀️💚

[@claudefabricei4959]

@@prettysimplemusic You are cool teacher Men!

[@wesheriveaux9325]

I really needed that fifth part of the lesson, so use to playing just the regular bass line

[@bradalexander8527]

This is a very good video. Nice chord progressions!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Hey Brad!!! Thanks so much man! I had a lot of fun putting this together for you guys! Much love bro! ☀️💚🔥

[@Jerry_kamsy]

Please the diminished 7th Passing Chord in Section 5 when or how do we use it in other Music Please can anyone help me out

[@avib7637]

Wow! Perfect! I really enjoyed.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! Much love ☀️💚

[@ariskankoi9373]

Great job KC

[@prettysimplemusic]

Yoooo Aris!!!! Thanks so much my brother!!! ☀️💚

[@royaluchennalevi6224]

God bless you honestly

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thank you!! Much love ☀️💚

[@isaactimothymunthali2802]

Thank you so much man, this the good stuff

[@prettysimplemusic]

Hey there Isaac! Absolutely my pleasure, so glad you enjoyed it!! Much love ☀️💚

[@MrScubasteeze]

Love this bro, can’t wait to get home and practice

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! Love that you're excited to try it out!! ☀️💚

[@tailongson2080]

Can you incorporate half tempo during you're follow along

[@majorseventh2699]

Excellent Lesson.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! Much love ☀️💚

[@klednikaris]

Thanks for the lessons.

[@prettysimplemusic]

It truly is my pleasure!! Much love ☀️💚

[@johnwet5798]

Very good lesson , Thank you for your kindness.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much John!! Much love ☀️💚

[@musicformissioninternational]

Thanks bro, keep the good work.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks my brother!! Much love ☀️💚

[@chc7806]

This video is very helpful to me. I’ve subscribed to your channel.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Love to hear this!! So glad to have you here with us!! Much love ☀️💚

[@3827715]

Thank you so much, you have explained passing chords for me .

[@prettysimplemusic]

Love to hear this has helped you!! Thanks so much for watching, much love! ☀️💚

[@Yetunabwoyzm]

❤❤❤ am in love with what you're doing with the music.🎉🎉🎉

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thank you so much!! Much love ☀️💚

[@TashaBrownie-yg5dw]

Beautiful chord I'm play this thank u so much

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks Tasha!! So glad you enjoyed this! Much love ☀️💚

[@garettenjeri5382]

Nice job KC keep it up.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much Garett!! Much love ☀️💚

[@dandremusic725]

Yo what's crazy is I definitely heard these chords and this progression on a video of a Usher concert. It was during the intro for U Got It Bad! That's so dope to see the break down

[@prettysimplemusic]

Oh cool man! So glad you enjoyed the break down! Much love ☀️💚

[@jennyberliana5151]

Genius❤

[@prettysimplemusic]

haha, thanks so much! Much love ☀️💚

[@KALIDOR76]

Amazing video. Thanks I will try this plan.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Love to hear this!! So glad this video has helped you!! ☀️💚

[@natanaelmuniz9348]

Thanks for the awesome content.

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much for watching! Much love ☀️💚

[@alexxmigss]

Excellent video! Thanks sir 👌🏻

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thank you sir!! ☀️💚

[@Mr.oghale]

This is lovely man 💯

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks man!! Much love ☀️💚

[@Diallo-g2j]

You need to create a RNB Chord progression pack for the producers it would be gold and worth what ever you charge

[@shaunmaq]

I must say this now .....that Gm7 is amazing KC...ill continue to watch... I see poly chord now wow...🎹

[@prettysimplemusic]

Yessir man… very common passing chord in RnB!!! ☀️💚🔥

[@tahtahdestinedforgreatness5752]

Those min9(11) hit different whoooo!!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Oh yeah! Thanks so much for watching! Much love ☀️💚

[@mznewman7]

Thank you. This was one of the easiest to follow 😊

[@prettysimplemusic]

Awesome!! So glad to hear this helped you out!! Much love ☀️💚

[@amiableokon3272]

I am a very new person to the piano. But I admire the instrument so much and have always wished and loved to know (learn) how to play it. This video is amazingly simplified in such a way that even as a novice I can understand some stuff. Please I would appreciate having the links to videos for novices and beginners who want to start from scratch. Thank you in anticipation.

[@prettysimpleday]

Nice groove!!! ❤

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much! 🥰☀️💚🔥

[@brianbote7698]

Muy bueno amigo. Saludo desde Argentina

[@prettysimplemusic]

Hey there in Argentina! Thanks so much!! ☀️💚

[@brandonpomele4674]

Been thinking about getting a piano lately.. play a LITTLE Guitar but want to expand my horizons. Think you might have helped me make my mind up

[@sunkingpriest2454]

Thank you so much esteemed brother Sir KC . Awesome 👍

[@prettysimplemusic]

Hello my bro!!! Truly my pleasure!!! ☀️💚🔥

[@trendiiv8922]

ty God bless you

[@prettysimplemusic]

Much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚

[@ckrbn_]

keep the good work! absolutely lovely! thank you for making this video

[@prettysimplemusic]

It truly is my pleasure!! Thanks so much for watching, much love!! ☀️💚

[@bernardcudjoe2918]

Great video....keeps we the newbies motivated to do more😉♥️

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! haha, beginners lives matter! 😂 Thanks so much for watching, much love ☀️💚

[@lovehalfblack9420]

That was dope 🎉

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks my brother! ☀️💚

[@TyroneBates0758]

kc man i love what you do you help out a lot of people and iam one of the people that love what you do i want to learn the r and b horde keep up the good work k c i am tyrone bates

[@prettysimplemusic]

Hey there Tyrone! Thanks so much for your love and support! Much love ☀️💚

[@jonnsmith4902]

Superb brother 👏

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much my brother! Much love ☀️💚

[@mpagikatendegeofrey9071]

I have learnt alot from you kc. Drop a video about diminished chord.major chords

[@Benjaminfranklyn]

Thank you sir

[@prettysimplemusic]

It truly is my pleasure!! Thanks so much for watching sir!! ☀️💚

[@hunantemulu8524]

Keep going! God bless you!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah thank you so much!! Much love and many blessings to you! ☀️💚

[@mznewman7]

You are amazing 👋🏾👍🏾

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! Much love ☀️💚

[@pastor.lijo.george]

keep up the good work!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Absolutely!! Thanks so much for watching, much love! ☀️💚

[@christtsiba3339]

Yes sir !!!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks!!! ☀️💚🔥🔥🔥

[@humblemusicianandy6385]

KC you be a monster dawg.........wow!!!!!

[@prettysimplemusic]

hahaha... thanks dawg!! Much love! ☀️💚

[@jennyberliana5151]

Wow, amazing...

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thank you Jenny! Much love ☀️💚

[@cledulin]

It's gonna be years before my fingers are comfortable to do that... but man, the vibes are so nice. And I have to start somewhere

[@R0CKSWRLDS]

dude thx im improving my piano skills thx!

[@prettysimplemusic]

Whoop whoop!! So glad these videos are helping you!! ☀️💚

[@gagachan7219]

oh my gosh，that is all i need， so crazy！！！😍

[@prettysimplemusic]

hahaha... so glad this video has helped you!! Much love ☀️💚

[@TiffanyCrews-vx3vm]

I’m learning ❤

[@prettysimplemusic]

Woo!! Love to hear this!! ☀️💚

[@johndeloge9570]

I love what you're doing ...

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much John! Much love ☀️💚

[@alicehouse482]

Thanks again K.C.

[@prettysimplemusic]

It truly is my pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!! ☀️💚

[@shaunmaq]

I love those dimished chord KC lemme go for step 10 plan video now ...🎹😊✌

[@prettysimplemusic]

Yessir my bro Shaun!!!! My favorite passing chord! ☀️💚🔥

[@brienoswaldmercado4851]

I have to learn this. ❤

[@prettysimplemusic]

Yes!! Try it out!! Thanks so much for watching! ☀️💚

[@TerritoryKS]

Спасибо учитель❤

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much for watching man!! Much love ☀️💚

[@Taj-g1l]

I love it

[@prettysimplemusic]

Thanks so much!! ☀️💚

[@Mrobertkeys]

Thanks brother 🎹🥰

[@prettysimplemusic]

Yooo Robert! Thanks so much my bro - Its truly my pleasure! ☀️💚🔥

[@erlea0s243]

Thankyou KC... You are such an inspiration for me 🥰

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah wow!! Thanks so much!! I'm so glad to be part of your musical journey, much love! ☀️💚

[@808BOT_Beats]

Great stuff thank you I been looking for this video 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 had to sub +

[@prettysimplemusic]

Ah thanks so much!! Love to have you along with us!! ☀️💚

[@marcelomanzanares8487]

Excelente. !!!