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Posted on 07/30/202307/30/2023

Funk Piano Rhythms and Chords 1

More than most other musical styles, funk is based on a very tight and accurate rhythm. While rock, pop, blues, or jazz are strongly defined by melodies and harmony, funk is all about groove. So, how does this translate into piano playing?

A few basic concepts to create funk grooves on the piano

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Posted on 03/26/202309/17/2023

Neo Soul Piano Chord Progression

Creating a chord progression with a neo soul sound using minor 11th chords is quite simple, once you know how to voice the chords. Rather then following [...]  read more

Posted on 02/14/202102/26/2021

Pop Ballad Piano – Mixing Patterns

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To create another rhythmic pattern for the pop ballad progression, you can use the same ninth chords from the previous post and arpeggiate them. This simply means playing the notes of each chord one after another instead of playing the notes at the same time.

Playing arpeggios

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Posted on 02/08/202102/14/2021

Pop Ballad Piano – Adding the Ninth

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The previous post contained the first three steps to create a ballad style piano piece:

  • creating a chord progression

  • using inversions for a better voice leading

  • and adding the bass notes in the left hand

Adding sweetness to the sound

Now let’s move on and take [...]  read more

Posted on 01/29/202106/27/2023

Pop Ballad Piano – Creating A Chord Progression

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In the next posts you will learn how to create ballad style arrangements in a few simple steps. This will serve you whenever you want to play a chord progression in a beautiful way, interpret a song or accompany a vocalist on the [...]  read more

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