Rock Piano 4 (songs part 2)

This classic Madonna hit is pure pop-rock. Get to know the organ sounds on your keyboard or synth and learn the 3 sections that comprise this great tune. You’ll be jamming along with the original or playing this song in your cover band in no time. You’ll also learn about triads, inversions, “beefing up” your triads, and voice-leading!

In this lesson, we will teach you how to play this classic Paul McCartney hit by breaking the form down into individual section, making the song easier to memorize. We will show you how to build each chord, as well as discuss slash chords and how to spell triads in root position, 1st inversion, and 2nd inversion.

Not only is the song a classic but it also appeals to audiences young and old and is fun to play. The music of Motown has stood the test of time, so you’ll definitely want to add this song to your repertoire. Taught in an easy-to-understand manner, the song is broken down by section so that you can more quickly and easily memorize the form. Start learning this class track today!

In this lesson you will learn how to play Billy Joel’s classic piano hit “New York State of Mind.” We will show you how to break the song down into its component parts for easier memorization, teach you the specific chord voicings, and discuss the specific repetitive harmonic pattern being used in the bridge.

In this lesson you will be shown how to play this classic rock hit by learning one section at a time (intro/verse, prechorus, chorus, bridge, ending), helping you to memorize the form more easily. In addition, you will study various kinds of 7th chords and rhythmic comping patterns. Add this great rock tune to your repertoire today!

From the opening introductory melody, this piano hit is instantly recognized by everyone. Learn this tune by studying the 5 component sections: intro, verse, bridge, chorus, and interlude. Also study the specific comping concepts that Elton John is using when he accompanies himself on this tune.

This is a classic James Taylor song that presents some challenging chords not often found in most rock music. You’ll encounter gospel-style chord progressions that use diminished seventh chords and slash chords and modulate through three different keys. The instructor will break the material into 3 sections to help you more easily memorize the song as you learn.