
How to ENRICH Basic Piano Chords
Updated: Feb 3
2-part series on spicing up your Progressions
We study 8 Piano and Music Theory techniques to embellish and enrich chord progressions using basic major and minor chords. Notes from the series can be downloaded on our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61718742
Techniques covered include
Suspensions & Cadences
Arpeggios
Passing Melody Notes
Bass Movement
Change of Time Feel
Floating Thirds
Connecting Chords - Secondary Dominants
Extensions & Additions for a Triad Progression
Other Recommend Learning with lessons you should check out to learn more chord embellishments:
Suspended Chords & other advanced chords - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY0Gtz3VK1I
All about Cadences - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CZdVaVk6BY
Melody Writing Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58crYLpoVaE
Learn how to play "Fix You" (Coldplay) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul52I30hUTY