This beginner piano / keyboard tutorial in C Major, guides you gradually through 34 steps to learn to play contemporary pop piano. It covers: rhythm, hand independence, syncopation, arpeggios, chord progressions, inversions, extensions, sus chords, relative minor harmony and how to create melodies from ear. It aims to give you a deeper understanding of music so you can freely express yourself on the piano. The beat never stops so you can always play along in the groove!
The aim for this exercise is to work towards effortless mastery throughout the exercises. If it’s too challenging or too easy, please feel free to alter the exercise as you need to. I recommend you consider technique throughout and ensure you are aiming for a feeling of relaxation in your hands. Be careful not to over-practice if you are feeling tension at any point and seek further advice if you are unsure about hand position.
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The guiding sheet music can be downloaded here as a free pdf :
https://pianoproductivitypeace.wordpress.com/start-your-contemporary-piano-journey-here/
Please keep in mind this sheet music covers most of what is being played but not everything.
Backing track in C: https://youtu.be/2LTb_5T-fcY
Backing track in A: https://youtu.be/NLILvMZGbfc
Backing track in Eb: https://youtu.be/BTV5sqgss1M
More Foundation Piano Lessons can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cWNItUEzXA&list=PLhSdOEQxegGXK3neDahM97WEpyDY32Dt7
More Learn in the Groove lessons and backing tracks can be found here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhSdOEQxegGU6gqoB7fOci8NcjbA9DOYx&si=7VOmXjIpZ8n1QqBY
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00:00 Introduction
01:34 Rhythm and Hand Independence
08:11 Arpeggios
13:00 Chord Progression
28:08 Relative Minor
32:11 Creating Melodies