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.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
The 1564 Chord Progression, Explained
The 1564 chord progression is the most popular progression in pop music. Knowing how to play it on piano will unlock hundreds of songs.

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
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

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.

Brett Ziegler  /  Chord Progressions
Gospel Chord Progressions, Transitions & More
Learn how to get that signature gospel sound in your gospel piano chords and transitions. Free lesson with Brett Ziegler from Pianote.com.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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.

Lisa Witt  /  Chord Progressions
The 2-5-1 Chord Progression (Jazz Piano 101)
The MOST common jazz progression. Want to learn jazz? You need to learn this.

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.

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

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

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