Rock Piano 3 (songs part 1)

This lesson focuses on some great rock piano comping techniques using Adele’s smash hit “Make You Feel My Love,” already a classic rock piano ballad. But in addition to learning that great tune and some of harmonic accompaniment tips, you’ll also get bonus Adele in which you’ll learn her new smash hit “Hello,” another soon-to-be-classic rock piano hit. Add both of these great songs to your repertoire today!

Toto’s “Africa” is a classic rock hit that you definitely need in your repertoire. The best part is that the song is largely based on the piano part. This lesson will teach you how to break this song down into smaller sections that are easier to memorize, and will also discuss some of the specific aspects of synthesizer programming that are important for a song like this.

In this lesson you will learn to play Van Morrison’s classic hit “Caravan.” We will show you how to break this song down into 3 easy-to-remember sections. You will also learn how to practice these sections individually and how to transpose the song to different keys.

This song is a must-have in the repertoire of any rock piano player. We will show you how to break the song down into just two easy-to-remember sections. We will also give you some bonus theory info on the chord progression of this song (which is a very common chord progression) and show you how to apply a harmonic formula which can help you transpose this song to various keys. Add this hit to your repertoire today!

This lesson teaches you the Beatles’ classic hit “Hey Jude” by focusing on 6 essential areas of instruction: technique, rhythm, reading, theory, licks/fills, and song tips. Packed with great advice, tips, instruction, demonstration, and explanation that covers all the based. Add this rock hit to your repertoire today!

This classic Michael Jackson tune has perhaps one of the most recognizable keyboard lines in all of pop-rock music. Luscious rock/R&B chords, ear-grabbing melody lines, and a lot of fun to play, this is a tune that all keyboard players and singers enjoy playing. Add it to your repertoire today!

You’ll want to add this classic John Lennon hit to your repertoire. By breaking the song down into three easy-to-remember sections, you will more quickly be able to commit this song to memory. Built primarily using triads and a few 7th chords, this song uses a “broken chord” accompaniment that will be explained and demonstrated. This style of accompaniment is an easy technique that can be used on a variety of other songs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to play this classic Billy Joel hit, breaking down each section for easier memorization. We will also talk about a couple ways to approach two-handed accompaniment if you are accompanying a singer (yourself or someone else). With lots of great sounding chords that include shell voicings, upper extensions, and ii-V-I progressions, you’ll want to add this piano classic to your repertoire.

One of the greatest rock tunes of all-time, this tune has two complete different sections. The first is a hard-driving rock-blues tune with some great organ riffs. The second section is a beautiful piano rock-ballad piece in which the acoustic piano is very prominently featured. You will learn both sections and discuss the various parts of each (i.e., intro, chorus, verse, piano outro), as well as discuss details such as key changes, rhythmic figures, and chord voicings.

The Allman Brothers’ classic instrumental hit “Jessica” is chock-full of some quintessential blues-rock piano language, and in this lesson we’ll be studying 7 different must-have piano licks that come directly from the studio recording of this great tune. The piano solo in “Jessica” is one of the most-famous solos in all of rock music and so we’ve transcribed 6 of our licks directly from this excellent solo and we’ll be teaching them to you note-for-note. Learn these licks so that you can play along with the recording, cover the tune in your band, or practice some great rock licks that you can use in your own solos!