Kevin Castro  /  Chord Progressions
How to Use Passing Chords To Sound Better
Ever wonder how piano players make simple chord progressions sound so captivating? Chances are, they’re using a little trick called passing chords. With passing chords, you can take a basic progression—think C, Am, F, G—and transform it into something truly rich and expressive. In this lesson, we’ll cover the four main types of passing chords […]

Pianote  /  Chord Progressions
Top 10 Piano Chord Progressions (And How They Work)
Everything you need to know about understanding, making, and playing chord progressions on the piano.

Pianote  /  Chord Progressions
The 2-5-1 Chord Progression: Beginner’s Guide
Everything you need to know about the 2-5-1 chord progression for jazz piano, including theory, how to use it, and how to practice it.

David Bennett  /  Chord Progressions
How to Make Your 1564 Chord Progressions Less Boring
The 1564 is a popular chord progression that appears everywhere. Make yours stand out and learn how to take it to the next level on the piano.

David Bennett, Pianote  /  Chord Progressions
14 Sad Chord Progressions
In the mood for something…moody? Here are 14 sad chord progressions to help you feel your feelings.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
3 Beautiful and Famous Chord Progressions
Three famous and beautiful chord progressions to improvise over.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
The Secret to Beautiful Chord Progressions
Pssst! The secret is inversions...

Kevin Castro  /  Chord Progressions
Top 3 Jazz Progressions for Piano
Rhythm changes. 2-5-1 cycle. Descending minor 9ths. 3 jazz progressions you should know plus practice resources.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Take Your Piano Chords to the Next Level (Beginner Lesson)
If you’ve learned your root position triads, congratulations! This is a MAJOR step in your piano journey. Chords and chord progressions are the foundation of music, so you’re well on your way to becoming a well-rounded piano player and musician. At this point, you can probably look at a lead sheet and “strum” the chords […]

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Try These 3 Beautiful Minor Chord Progressions
String together some minor chords to create some truly beautiful progressions. Try these 3 minor progressions on the piano.

Erskine Hawkins  /  Chord Progressions
The Gospel Piano Chord Progression You Need to Know
Erskine Hawkins introduces you to the Root Movement Hotline! It's a "phone number" that represents a super popular gospel chord progression.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Chord Progressions That Move You
Want to go beyond the 1-5-6-4 progression? In this lesson, we'll look at diatonic chords, passing diminished chords, and slash chords.

Sam Vesely  /  Chord Progressions
Beautiful Piano Music With One Interval
Play beautiful piano music with the mysterious and often-overlooked Major 6th chord. We've got some quick tips and tricks for you.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Kaitlyn’s First Piano Chord Progression
Learn the basics of chording with Kaitlyn as she plays her first progression.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Piano Pop Chord Progression Bootcamp
Master the chords to hundreds of songs with this bootcamp.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Create a Beautiful Piano Chord Progression in Any Key
Feeling stuck in C major? Here's how to approach new key signatures.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Create Drama & Intensity In Your Piano Chord Progressions
Make your chord progressions more dramatic and intense. These are simple tips to elevate your chord progressions to another level.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
Creating Beautiful Minor Chord Progressions
Feeling sad? Here's how to play your feelings on the piano.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
How to Write Sad, Uplifting & Happy Chord Progressions
Feeling happy? Sad? Learn how to write chord progressions for different moods, and why some chords sound happier than others

Jordan Leibel  /  Chord Progressions
Make Your Piano Chord Progressions More Exciting
Add in this EXTRA chord to spice things up.