PRO Pop Keyboard Chords, Accompaniment, Improvisation Level2

Name: PRO Pop Keyboard Chords, Accompaniment, Improvisation Level2
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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 • 32 lectures • 2h 27m total length

Learn the notes high D,E0:37
Play a song with high D,E3:00
Learn to play amazing grace from C to E with the right hand, following a 3-count rhythm, repeat signs, and flexible fingering options to practice easy tunes and explore fingerings.
Learn new keys F major & G major6:39
Chord symbols in roman numeral:

I ii iii IV V vi vii。
(Major) (Minor) (Minor) (Major) (Major) (Minor) (Diminished)

C major chord:
C Dm Em F G Am Bdim

F major chord:
F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

G major chord:
G Am Bm C D Em Fdim

C, F, G major scales:
C: CDEFGAB
F: FGA Bb CDE
G: GABCDE F#
Play a song with F major & G major6:24
Chord with added "7"3:10
F major transpose to G major3:13
Transpose from F major to G major using the five of the key (D) and D7 for smoother transitions, with two options: five seven or four on five to five.
Chord in different inversion or bass3:29
Canon chord progression without slash bass:
C - G - Am - Em - F - C - Dm - G

Canon chord progression with slash bass:
C - G/B - Am - Em/G - F - C/E - Dm - G
Semiquaver & clapping exercise #53:54
In a 4-beat measure divided into 16th notes, the rhythm of the piano keys would be as follows:

RH: 1ena 2ena 3ena 4ena
LH: 1ena 2ena 3ena 4ena
Learn the notes low A,B1:36
LH 161 on the slash chord6:10
Learn slash chords, pairing a bass note with a right-hand chord using 161 patterns for left-hand accompaniment, and apply 161 or 151 options to major and minor chords.
Add9, 9, maj92:55
Cadd9 = D
Dm add9 = E
Em add9 = F#
Fadd9 = G
Gadd9 = A
Am add9 = B
Bdim add9 = Db

7, 9, maj7, maj9 Examples:

Cadd9 = CEG D
Cmaj7 = CEG B
C7 = CEG Bb
Cmaj9 = CEG B D
C9 = CEG Bb D
Inversion9:26
Master chord inversions in C major, practicing root position and first to third inversions for C, G, and F major chords, to create smooth melodies and countermelodies.
1752 Fill in5:02
Sus2 & sus45:02
4315 Fill in6:46
Learn to apply the 4315 and 17521752 patterns in C major for pop piano accompaniment, and experiment with chords like F and a minor to color the music.
Learn the notes high F,G,A1:21
Learn right-hand notes in treble clef, read stave and ledger lines, and play f, g, a in C major from lead sheets.
Scale practice with both hand6:53
Music symbols5:12
Song structure3:11
Substitution chord2:25
Explore chord substitution by replacing a major four with a minor two to shift mood, and practice cadences like two, five, one to end phrases in pop piano styles.
Time signature 6/86:33
151515153:30
LH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
Octave leaping3:01
Practice octave leaping by jumping on the third beat to the octave higher, then move the inversion and build from basic patterns toward advanced playing, Versace on the floor.
Make your song lively4:02
151113:02
Right hand's broken chord4:08
RH: 1n 2n 3n 4n
LH: as your preference
Left hand's broken chord6:01
12 keys scale8:10
master the key signature concepts for major scales, sharp and flat sequences, and the circle of fifths to transpose and accompany in any key.
12 keys signature5:51
Master key signatures and note reading by understanding treble and bass clefs, counting ledger lines, and identifying sharp and flat patterns in major keys.
All minors scale8:46
12 majors chord6:32
Explore the 12 major key chords and how chords 1–7 form major, minor, and diminished triads. Practice inversions across keys like C, G, D, F, and B flat.
Minor chord1:22

Requirements

Learned basic accompaniment. For every intermediate level, please have a piano, a keyboard, or an electronic piano ready.

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.