Matching Piano Chords To Melodies (Piano Lesson)

So you’ve learned how to play the melody of your favorite song (or maybe you’ve even composed your own melody), but now you need chords to match it. How do you know which chords will fit under your melody notes? Here are FOUR ways!

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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for +20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. She is a songwriter and recording artist. Lisa’s contagious enthusiasm will have you excited to practice and return to the keys for your next lesson. Her teaching style focuses on you, making lessons encouraging and fun.

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[budm.]

Hi. I'm a 73 year old man who's played guitar and banjo for more than 60 and 55 years respectively. I recently bought a Yamaha P-125 digital piano and have watched literally hundreds of YouTube videos on how to learn to play the piano. I just wanted to say that I find your way of teaching things about the piano to be something I can understand, and enjoy very much so I'm sticking with you. Thank you for making it easy for an old fella to learn the piano. You're an awesome teacher.

[Ayubgn]

"Your ears are awesome, they don't wanna hear something that's not good."

You are awesome

[meganm]

"It works, it's dark, and it's a choice."

[jfarr]

“When it stops sounding good (change the chord)” - What a super simple way to think of it. You are a gifted teacher!

[rmps]

I really wish people weren't so terrified of "music theory". Theory is just a shortcut...it's knowing what's likely to work, when and why. Don't be afraid of theory, people.

[davidlronald]

Your lessons are so practical and straight forward. Please don't stop making these!

[ryanturner]

"What happens if we play an am, it's dark and it works, it's a choice" - Instantly got my vote, so many people would have instantly shunned the idea but they get it ^^

[eunicebrothers]

Just found you on YouTube as I’m trying to learn how to play melodies on the piano using chords rather than sheet music. I’m a school teacher for over 35 years and I’m also a Master Teaching, meaning I teach new teachers how to teach! After watching your videos, there’s only one word to describe your teaching methodology and delivery…..SUPERB! You are truly gifted in teaching others how to play the piano. You communicate clearly and are able to break down a complex concept into small digestible bites. I am so thankful for your teaching and commitment to help others become better players. I’ve subscribed and hopefully become more proficient at playing melodies by ear. Many hugs to you! 👍💕

[wmblemania]

This was excellent, thank you. This kind of instruction really is fantastic for beginners; it's so hard to find good material on YouTube that actually explains these things in a practical way, instead of just saying "do what I do, and try to follow along". Cheers.

[djkozarkozzer]

Excellent for this beginner!!!! Thank you! Thank you for not speaking too fast and for not moving too fast! You are calm and FUN and smart! I'm almost 63 and just not starting to learn piano. My husband is so happy because he wants me to accompany him & his guitar in worship songs.

[bridges]

Hi. Good presentation . I am self taught on the keyboard and piano since 1985. I don't have a clue about reading a music sheet since I play by ear. I started with right hand melodies, Single finger, holding chords with my right hand and then matched the three fingered chord with my left hand and as I went along, I learnt new tricks like striking a fourth key with either left or right hand that makes it sound great . You also become 70 to 80 % ambidextrous eventually if you weren't already 100 % before you started to play . People who are born ambidextrous are talented and lucky. I also play the Indian harmonium where you can hold just the right hand chord, three or four finger with the melody. This instrument is available for left hand players also . You have to pump the bellow for air to the reeds with one hand and press the keys with the other much similar to an accordian. I also play the harmonica and a bit of the two piece tabla, Indian drums which is very difficult to learn. My advice to learners is that, buy a professional keyboard arranger and or workstation, if you can afford it in 76 or 61 key. Yamaha, Korg, Roland have some great keyboards available that have around average of 300 voices, including many versions of piano example grand piano, electric piano, honky Tonky, cp stage and many more and modern technology has made them sound original. You also have styles from all around the world and depending on the keyboard, you can download midi, wav and mp3 styles via usb or sd card. Very versatile when it comes to keyboards, most importantly you eventually learn ' one man band ' on a keyboard . Play and sing with styles, selecting different instruments which have buttons to preset. It's almost the same as changing chords on a piano but not exactly, slight difference in timing . Three fingered chords or single finger on the left of the keyboard changes the bass, rhythm and other accompanied instruments while you play your melody on the right, changing instruments for interludes example, whilst you are singing, select strings or soft piano and play an interlude on brass, guitar or saxophone . You have break, fill-ins and 2 to 4 variations of the same beat or style example, hit your fill-in button when you come back to chorus. Keyboards also feature transpose functions example, where you can play a 'C' chord on the 'G' keys either higher or lower octave, +12 to -12 settings, scale change settings and fine tuning button or dial to accommodate your voice. You can overlay or use strings while playing conventional piano, set to dual voice. I've mastered one man band . I have a Yamaha dgx 230, 76 keys and a Roland e09 in. You guys out there, don't be afraid of learning any instrument . It's not complicated if you attempt to play the instrument that you are passionate about. Look after and take good care of your instrument and respect it. Your talent will manifest itself. It's better to try hard and not fail, rather than to fail to try hard. Also keep calm when you practice. Sorry for a long story but I couldn't resist sharing what I've learnt.

[marymiller]

This was very helpful .... I am an intermediate level adult student but had never had this theory explained to me by my teacher of 4 years when I took in grade school. Now I am taking lessons again and my teacher wants me to improvise!! I actually am playing lots of classical from books which is my comfort zone. I'm trying to learn what he wants me to now and he is challenging me!! This was explained very well!! Thank you!

[MorseCodeStutters]

Wow I love how straightforward your lessons are. It's like anyone without even a musical background can learn from it, but it's not dumbed down at the same time. It's just concise, understandable, and challenging enough to make newbies want to explore a bit more later.

[anna-liisapitkaaho-pussila]

If the teaching had been like this when I tried to play piano, it would have been awesome and I would not have stopped! I am definitely starting to play my piano again - thank you soooo much! 💛

[DIY-DaddyO]

Thank you for making the clearest instructions for making chords fit a melody. I've learnt more in your 10 minute video than 2 years of piano lessons. Keep doing what you do. Your bright cheery personality make learning a joy.

[izzyreal]

5:56 when people ask me why I always listen to sad music...

[DavidDaliva]

Dude I have been searching for a video like this for the longest time

[isaiahhiggins]

I've been playing piano for 8 years now, but have never really delved into chords and harmonization. Your lessons make it so easy to understand and exciting to learn. Thank you so much!

[koastkakumar]

Wow!…This has certainly been a personal “Eureka!” moment, by viewing your “FANTABULISTIC!” instructional video / piano / song with Lisa!