9 Passing Chords EVERY Musician Should Know!!!

Ever wonder how some people are able to add lots of chords to what seems like a simple chord progression? Have you ever wanted to add interesting chords to the songs you play, but not sure how? In this video, we explore 9 different passing chord concepts and how to apply them to exponentially improve your playing!

Here is the link to the midi files and sheet music

***There is not a free downloadable lead sheet for this video. That was a mistake in editing.***

Please use the timestamps below to access specific endings as the video is a longer one.

0 - The Foundation - 1:50
1 - Chromatic Passing Chord - 2:55
2 - The Diminished Passing Chord - 6:16
2b - The Diminished Scale - 9:34
3 - Secondary Dominant Passing Chords - 10:27
4 - Tritone Substitution - 12:28
5 - ii-V-I Passing Chords - 14:47
6 - Backdoor Progression Passing Chords - 17:02
7 - Parallel Motion Passing Chords - 19:16
8 - Using The Melody - 20:58
9 - Corey’s Special Passing Chords - 25:24
Outro - 28:47

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0:00 Introduction
0:13 9 Passing Chords EVERY Musician Should
1:51 The Foundation
2:54 Chromatic Passing Chord
6:16 The Diminished Passing Chord
9:34 b Diminished Scale
10:28 Secondary #3 Dominant
12:28 Tritone Substitution
17:01 Backdoor Progression Passing Chords
19:16 Parallel Motion Passing Chords
20:59 Using The Melody
25:24 Corey's Special Passing Chords

[robertgloverjr]

I just discovered your channel and am blown away. Thank you so much! I look forward to many hours of enjoyable study of your amazing, fantastic videos. You are very inspiring— you make it seem so logical and possible to make great music.

[andrekamarudin]

#0 - The Foundation - 1:50
#1 - Chromatic Passing Chord - 2:55
#2 - The Diminished Passing Chord - 6:16
#2b - The Diminished Scale - 9:34
#3 - Secondary Dominant Passing Chords - 10:27
#4 - Tritone Substitution - 12:28
#5 - ii-V-I Passing Chords - 14:47
#6 - Backdoor Progression Passing Chords - 17:02
#7 - Parallel Motion Passing Chords - 19:16
#8 - Using The Melody - 20:58
#9 - Corey’s Special Passing Chords - 25:24
Outro - 28:47

[med]

This brings me back to all of those times in church when I would go up to the piano player and say, "what was that you did there?"...inevitably they said, "I don't remember what you are talking about" or " I don't know man, I just did it". Years of studying would have been saved for me if I just had someone to take a moment and say, "sure man let me break these chords/movements down with you" This is substantial and points those learning in the right direction. Great stuff!

[SkilledMusician]

Ever wonder how some people are able to add lots of chords to what seems like a simple chord progression? Have you ever wanted to add interesting chords to the songs you play, but not sure how? In this video, we explore 9 different passing chord concepts and how to apply them to exponentially improve your playing!

[TheToadSpinner]

You make concepts I've never understood so simple somehow. Thank you so much.

[nathancraig]

Wow the way you sauce up all those transitions never ceases to amaze me. Several times I found myself pausing the video and and being relaxed at how well you settled it and how resolved you made it feel. Keep making vids man, coming from the youth.

[joesonza]

Corey, this is the best chord lesson I've found on YouTube. Not just passing chords but it's a great lesson for just understanding chord relationships in general.

[RobKandell]

I’m a guitarist, but I’m learning quite a bit from this. Damn good content.

[MycelialCords]

You're doing an amazing job. Great to see a teacher that is having fun while sharing what he knows. Awesome stuff!

[yungster_rick]

god you're so helpful
honestly i just write jazz progressions by doing extensions, II-V-I resolutions, coltrane changes, and just random chords that have similar notes to previous chord i just played

[pathaleyguitar]

Hey just wanted to let ya know, I found this video back when you first posted in and since then, practicing this has made my playing so much more interesting and has been the most influential video on YouTube to my playing. Thank you so much!

[AXL_]

This video just opened up so much for me. Thank you so much for taking out the time to explain these concepts in such easy and understandable ways. I'm now obsessed with this channel.

[devohnmitchell]

Bro you area definitely a blessing to me as a musician. Bro you break it down..i needed this Thanks!

[jimmyrich]

Hi, Corey: You are indeed a skilled musician! I appreciate your getting right to the point and SHOWING instead of merely promising. It is clear that you want your listeners to succeed, instead of merely watching you show off. Your explanations are clear and easily understandable. I really like your explaining note-for-note and chord-for-chord. You are an excellent teacher!

[timstrel]

I love not only your playing but how simply you break down what you’re doing. Thanks and you’re very encouraging as well.

[bradrestivo]

Once again much appreciation Corey! Hands down the best piano vids I've come across on YT. Very grateful for the knowledge you pass along. You're killing it man!

[gulfcoastbeemer]

I love the chuckle of joy when you surprise yourself with a taste lick. Great lesson.

[NathanWilsonZA]

You're an inspiration.
And your enthusiasm for what you do is priceless.
Thanks, Corey.

[sittingbull]

Back for more of my favorite YT piano instructor.. The lessons are not only high quality content but the delivery method is super user friendly. That backdoor progression is it!!?!Many thx again brother ! !

[julienfromflorida]

this is an amazingly well crafted video! love your work! thanks a bunch