Easy way to improvise on the piano!

No wrong notes playing piano! (over a ii7-V7-IMaj7 progression)

   • Easy way to improvise on the piano!  

Today, Scott is focusing on improvisation by focusing on a often used chord progression that can provide a "pain-free" way to noodle around without any wrong notes.

Scott will be using a ii7-V7-IMaj7 chord progression. We'll be using the key of C. A standard chord contains three notes. We are going to turn these chords into 7th chords by adding a fourth note. Instead of having to jump up and down the piano, Scott makes it easier by moving down an octave and stacking them in a different order. In this way, you barely have to move your hand and simply have to find the notes with your fingers.

Now, with your right hand, Scott shows you how you can move all the way up and down the white notes and how each note can mesh with the chord you are playing with your left hand. Scott then shows how you can progress up and down the scales, use chromatic runs, and more, with keeping the whole idea of improvisation and creativity in mind. You can do it!

The last chord Scott shows you is a nice transition chord called a C sharp diminished chord that helps lead you back into the other chords. Finally, Scott combines everything and shows you how you can use these chords and scales to get creative and improv on your own!

Again, it is known as a ii - V - I (say 2-5-1) progression, and the more you practice - and there is not need for speed or accuracy - the more you can use your brain to make music. That is the focus of Scott's online pianoinalfash.com piano lesson learning environment - focus on learning how to play music, not read music.

We hope this helps! If you are interested in going further, visit https://learn.pianoinaflash.com/enroll to learn more about Scott's full Course offerings.

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No wrong notes playing piano!
   • Easy way to improvise on the piano!