PRO Pop Keyboard Chords, Accompaniment, Improvisation Level1

Name: PRO Pop Keyboard Chords, Accompaniment, Improvisation Level1
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Created byZyn Music

Last updated 4/2025

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What you'll learn

Accompaniment and Harmony: Master vibrant accompaniments for richer music
Rhythm and Genres: Navigate diverse styles, enhancing versatility
Play by Ear and Song Analysis: Decode songs effortlessly with acute listening
Composition and Arrangement: Unleash creativity for unique compositions
Diverse Chord Applications: Expand chord use for deeper expression
Sheet Music-Free Improvisation: Embrace freedom, improvising without constraints

Course content

1 section • 25 lectures • 1h 37m total length

Finding note3:38
Practice the two- and three-black-key groups, play c d e f g a b c with the right-hand on c and the left-hand on c, then touch both hands together.
Find piano chord7:34
Play your first song3:51
RH: 1 - - -
LH: 1 - - -

RH: 1 - 3 -
LH: 1 - - -

RH: 1 2 3 4
LH: 1 - 3 -

Make sure you understand the above notation.
(Each number represents 1 beat, play the notes with numbers, leave the ones without numbers empty.)
Notes value & clapping exercise #14:35
Attention! If you want to play various styles of arrangements, it is essential to have a good grasp of rhythm! Because all variations in musical styles are based on rhythm!
Left hand's pattern #15:59
RH: 1 2 3 4
LH: 1 - - -

RH: 1 2 3 4
LH: 1 - 3 -

RH: 1 2 3 4
LH: 1 - - 4

RH: 1 - - 4
LH: 1 - - -

RH: 1 - 3 -
LH: 1 - - 4

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1- -- -- -n

Try to experiment with designing different accompaniments.
Quaver & clapping exercise #23:08
Broken chord with quaver3:16
RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1- -- -- -n

RH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
LH: 1- -- -- --

RH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
LH: 1- -- 3- --

RH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
LH: 1- -- -- 4-

RH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
LH: 1- -- -- 4n
Resting, sharp, flat, natural note, clapping exercise #34:04
Music theory #11:35
Explore music theory basics: treble and bass clefs, octave ranges, the staff and bar lines, and meter with common time signatures such as 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4.
How to identify the major, minor, augmented & diminished chord3:08
Major - Base note + 4 + 3 semitones
Minor - Base note + 3 + 4 semitones
Diminished - Base note + 3 + 3 semitones
Augmented - Base note + 4 + 4 semitones
Play a song with Em chord2:07
Learn to play a famous song using Em and related chords, with verse, pre-chorus, and chorus progressions (C, Em, Am, F, G), developing keyboard accompaniment and improvisation skills.
Play a song with Dm & Fm Chord2:32
Learn the note C,D,E4:06
Learn the notes F,G4:06
Play songs with both hand2:36
Passing bass7:30
LH: 1 - - 4

LH: 1- -- -- -n

LH: 1- -- -- 4n
Octave Bass5:50
RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1- -- -- --

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n -- -- --

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2- -- --

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2- 3n 4-

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2n 3n 4n

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2- -- 4-

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2- -- -n

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2- -- 4n
Learn the A note & finger stretching exercise1:45
Octave bass & broken chord2:55
RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2- -n --

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n 2n -n -n

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n -n -n -n

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n -n -n -n

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n -n -n 4-

RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1n -n -n 4n

RH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
LH: as your preference
Dotted note & clapping exercise #42:11
Finger changing exercise & new accompaniment pattern6:02
Learn finger changing and finger extension exercises to play pop keyboard melodies smoothly, then apply left-hand patterns and new accompaniment ideas for fuller chords and harmony.
Staccato, slur, tie symbols & new accompaniment pattern #24:49
Staccato accompaniment4:40
RH: 1- 2- -- 4-
LH: 1- -n -n -n

Song that change chord every two beats

F G
RH: 1- 2- -- 4-
LH: 1- -n -n -n

F G
RH: 1- 2- 3- 4-
LH: 1- -n 3- -n
C major scale & finger turning exercise1:11
Learn the C major scale fingering with finger turning, crossing below on the way up and above on the way down, to build passing tones and fill-ins for songs.
How to use the sustain pedal4:23

Requirements

No experience is needed. For every beginner, please prepare a piano, a piano keyboard, or an electronic piano.

Description

Embark on an immersive journey into the essence of pop music with us, where precision and depth overrule volume, ensuring each lesson is not only concise but rich in content and easy to revisit. Our approach prioritizes quality, focusing intently on key aspects that make learning pop piano both effective and engaging. Discover the art of piano accompaniment and harmony, diving deep into chord progressions that are foundational to the pop genre. Our curriculum is designed with a sharp focus on practical methods, enabling immediate application of rhythms and genre-specific techniques that enrich your musical palette.

Experience the transformative power of playing by ear and detailed song analysis, skills that allow you to capture the essence of pop music intuitively. Composition and arrangement sessions are crafted to unleash your creative potential, guiding you through the process of creating captivating pop piano compositions. We emphasize diverse chord applications to enhance your musical expressions, offering innovative ways to utilize chords beyond conventional approaches.

Moreover, our unique take on sheet music-free improvisation invites you to explore the realms of spontaneous musical creation, liberating you from the confines of traditional sheet music. This focused, quality-driven journey into pop piano not only equips you with the skills needed for immediate application but also fosters a deep, lasting connection with music. Join us to master the art of pop piano, where every chord struck is a step towards realizing your musical aspirations.

Who this course is for:

Those who enjoy singing and want to learn to play and sing on their own, those interested in learning piano accompaniment, those aspiring to form a band, those wishing to serve in the church, and beginners eager to learn pop piano or create their own music.