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Piano Basics, Lesson 3



Using both hands

In this lesson we will learn several new piano chords to add to those we have already learned. The video above will show which notes make the D Chord and the E Chord and the A Chord and the B Chord. There is also a piano riff which is quite simple to do. It is heard in many songs and requires just a little practice to become easy for beginners to do. It is the type of Boogie riff which will impress your friends. It sounds complex. It just takes practice at the piano keyboard.

When playing the piano I think it is best for each person to develop his or her own style. That means use the fingering that works best for you. Listen to what you are playing on your piano or keyboard and try to change the sound to what you like. If someone tells you that you must use only a certain style of fingering they probably mean well but that will stifle your personality. Do not become a piano robot.

Most sheet music for songs does show the chord changes. On a sheet of music there will be a big letter, such as C for a C Chord or D for a D Chord above the lyrics of the song. It will show the starting chord for the song and each chord change is written above the word in the lyrics where the piano chord should be changed. Practice the piano or keyboard each day for about an hour or longer if you are able to do so. Put your fingers on each chord and remove them and put them back. That is how you will become proficient at playing piano chords.

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