Smooth Chords - Piano Tutorial

[Pianopod]

I would really help if your listed the chords in the info section!

[DarkMoonCreations]

Fm11 - Ab13 - Dbmaj9 - C7#9. That's what it is.

[MazzazzK]

This is extremely beautiful! I actually shed a tear.

Can you make another one of these? :)

[fuzzymist]

This is so smooth I can spread it on bread with ease.

[kolkhidski]

it's beautiful! i sing along - sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain)

[462735]

You are awesome! Thanks for the tutorial

[arcturian627]

I've got a question... if you were to improvise, how do you know what chords to hit? They almost sound like you magically plucked them out of the air and they just seem to melt into each other, it's awesome. Are there stock progressions you memorize, like in classical piano?

[StarlingSounds]

@arcturian627 It depends on how you want to go in the progression. There are a few progressions like. 2-5-1, 7-3-6-2-4-1, 5-1, 3-6-2, etc.. Based on how you want it to sound play any number of the scale and you should be fine.

[zvukivnas]

hey! his is kenny barrons sounds) very cool) God bless!

[RBLangR]

Just learnt this the way you play it, sounds beautiful, thankyou <3

[todAnthony]

WOW man... I only ever knew the very basics on the keys but today I decided to search youtube to learn a little technique. This is one of the first vids I fine and I am floored at how you lay it out. I want to make this sound and learn this style so bad. I play bass at my church and have always wanted to play behind a keyboard doing this sorta thing. I am jumping into all your vids man. You are teh awesome. Blessings bro.

[tadentt]

thank you man

[Ardivilli]

thx 4 the info

[choppingguitar]

thats my keyboard

[serenadesilhout]

Wow, its been a long while since i've seen this video. These are the same exact chords as Why from Tonex

[tmc482]

This chord progression is soooo smooth! If you & your band jam to this then I'm sure it would make an awesome upload. As a classically trained pianist to grade 5 I've always struggled with gospel, jazz & 'open' chords, but your tutorials have given me the confidence to explore & keep at it! Many thanks :-)

[parcerito42]

excelente amigo...

[DudeWheresMyDeLorean]

7ths, 9ths, 11ths and 13ths. Ah, the dominant family chords. Very nice work.

[Mime4God200]

I am just learning to play, cant play good enough to hold a service....YET... but thank you for taking the time to post somethings you have learned. There are so many ppl out there who can play in my area and will not even teach those trying to learn. Thanks again for not being selfish!

[taylamadesoul]

You a bad man! Loving the tutorial.

[CJL21497]

could u send me the notes in LH/RH

[StarlingSounds]

@CJL21497 Take it slow and be sure to write down the info.

[CJL21497]

@StarlingSounds

ok thanks ill do that

[MandA4JC]

what key is this in?

[alyasboomgary]

i used these chords in a track i produce and they came out wonderful.... message me your email please... i wanted to send you the track and officially get permission to use em

[praisewithpiano]

That was beautiful !!! God has blessed you and may He bless you even more !!!!

[scarabY2k]

Your Tutoral methods are stellar! I appreciate the way you take your time in breaking down each chord. I see many tutorials here on YT posted like everyone already knows how to play the chords as well as playing them fast. You'd be a great piano teacher. Big props to you. May God continue to bless you in your endeavors.

[BNWK2ATL2004WORD]

Sounds so good luv it bro!

[Westcoastmusiclover]

Do you have the notes and chords to this song? Can u send me that if u have them?

[StarlingSounds]

@Westcoastmusiclover I do not have them written down. I spell out every note so just write them down Lh/Rh and you will be fine..

[122MrMoney]

@Westcoastmusiclover YEA ME 22

[zakiwasik]

@Westcoastmusiclover

Fm11 - Ab13 - Db6(9) - C7(alt)

Also try substituting the Ab13 with an Eb of some sort - you will get a very commonly used (and cool) progression used mostly in bossa and latin music :-)

[mlgbyob]

this video was very helpful to me during service it got everyone on one accord. would you mind doing another video like this in a flat?

[ganjalistic]

amazing, watched the main tutorial parts of the video only a few times yesterday and can already play it without looking! I have never had 1-to-1 lessons only picked up few things from youtube tutorials. Either you're an amazing teacher, or im a genius lol... lets not rule out the genius possibility just yet!

Thanks for the tutorial

[BNWK2ATL2004WORD]

Very nice thats a gift from god!

[gmusicman92]

Thanks bro this is nice god bless!!!

[fingersd57]

Wow! Excellent.

[Shaphizzle5]

This is as beautiful as the Lords word =)

[taji01]

Man, I know God is using you my brotha through music. Thx for showing us these chord, I WILL use these chords to glorify God thx to you!

[hijole23]

Hey bro, you really are a bless, I'm a guitar player and a worship pastor, I pray to God that your be an impact in the worship during you ministry. greatings from chicago

[bruhyanb]

You truly are an inspiration.

[bicdicj]

thanks alot bro .

[tetsiega130]

im 13 too i wanna learn too do dis cuz ya boi can sing already im trynna be like jamie foxx

[aj500091]

I put this video on my IPOD. I'm only 15 and i play for my church in houston. I got tired of playing the same old thing and i found this beautiful music on youtube. man i thank god for you and please continue to do what you do and i hope to play llike that and you break it down so well because i play by ear and to hear it and see how its done is a HUGE help! thanks man and god bless!

[StarlingSounds]

@aj500091 Thanks. Glad the lesson is a blessing to you.

[kig555]

@StarlingSounds Hving A Hard Time Playing This, Imma Continue To Keep Trying Though.

[johnnyTombstone23]

i do stuff like this cept way weakerrr, can't wait till i'm at that LEVELL!!!! awesome chords

[Niersteentje]

Those are some seriously fine chords. Plain beautiful.

Thanks forever.

[JaseWarrick]

Very Similar to - Just the two of us - Bill Withers

[slimyp]

that sounds so awesome...is there some theory behind such chord combinations or sometihng...

[coldfustion]

Is this possible on guitar at all? i hear some note combinations that do seem impossible.. perhaps a different tuning.

[monkeys350]

@coldfustion You don't have to do the same voicings as he's doing but yeah you can do those chords on guitar.

[benjamindeutrom]

so hard

[MrKingpin109]

Awesome. Keep it up.

[plasticPlaystation]

Great playing! Blessings.

[123luigiron]

god bless you brother

[jhaeFlames]

@younginspiration1 u can do it... im only fifteen but im Riffing metal scales

[younginspiration1]

man im 13 i can`t wait till i can play like that

[StarlingSounds]

@younginspiration1 -- Prayer and Practice = Success.

[kj762aa]

@StarlingSounds Starling is so helpful, just grab your laptop or download it and tape the names on the keys... you'll get it, and godbless

[AfroNigerianMan]

@StarlingSounds what exactly are you practicing to get the chords in that progression for the right hand. The left I can understand ...i see it as the bass line but how to you suggest I know what RH notes to play? Is it just trial and error to get them to sound smooth or is there theory because I am trying to learn how to play talk music and I just want to know a formula that I can used improv talk music or start making my own combinations. Thanks

[POPNLOK]

real real nice sounds

[Slantze]

This is so awesome! Thank you so much for this!

[GLHimm3R]

no one plays it like you man lol

[monkeyman822]

Those are some smooth jazz skills you got there! That was a mighty fine piece! Luvin it

[MusicBySav]

great chords sounds amazing. thank you for sharing!

[K3anuPlaysP1an0]

That sounds Very smooth...

[gp680]

this evenings forecast is high in the mid 80S. love it so relaxing

[frankie1089]

i'm feelin this joint right here

[karenrive95]

wonderful!!

[mlavik1]

Thank you very much !!

[aleee46]

wha vst do you use for piano sound?

[StarlingSounds]

@aleee46 Garageband Mac Software - Orchestra Steinway

[BigDakaZilla]

i really love this progression omg i like to make up stuff on piano myself, for some reason this sound really familiar, but at any rate its awesome.

[TheGiggles16]

thanks for the great video on smooth chords this is blessing for your help

thank you keep up the good work

[sincerenobody]

I never knew I could be envious it's so smooth it's making me angry lol just kidding thanks for this bro.

[MrDavePhilly]

brother, can you tell me which notes you play as the short crossovers? it's hard to see it

[chillichomper]

From a guitarist point of view ur playing a 5th chord w/o 3rd on the left hand and then the maj7 or whatever of the same chord with ur right hand. I always wondered how piano players would do their chords.

[Algizrune67]

pure Jazz

[theBadloves]

Sounds more like gospel to me.

[4missmileyme]

amazing i can listen again and again and again, I love it

[DreamsofMajesty]

scribd (dot) com/nb812

[DreJ1092]

I loved this video when i first saw it about 6 months ago. I was just beginning to play piano. I played this in church last sunday. All i can say is thank you

[KillaKid05]

amazing!!!

[YOxSOYxTUxPAPI]

thanks alot.....but to say the truth im not interested in playing the exact keys, but rather putting them togther to express my mood, feelings, and play for hours just listening to my fingers do the work while i just listen to them and adjust at the same time....

[nik0laseflerr]

In love (L)

[simplybecauseIam]

I tried playing this today. Some of those chords are a big stretch!

[ArtificialClouds]

@simplybecauseIam They actually sound a lot cooler then they are in the measurement of hard-ness. To bad i cant explain the progressions in English.. Its not called the same thing in Sweden.. But you basically lower the lowest note in the right hand making it a 6 or a 7.. Its extremely easy if you change how you play the actual chord. I think the dude who made this video hasn't really optimized em for anyone but himself like you would normally do :D Send a private message if you wanna know more

[kjony]

you the best

[sistagirl488deleted]

i could listen to u playing for hours days nights etc etc

[shanaimodel]

love it

[Adrew1212]

nice, I wish I could play like that

[nakabar]

those chords are sweet

[iLundqvist]

Thank you!

[vvflex]

you're great!

Can you also give the names of the chords you're playing?

Thank you in advance,

Vanessa

[MagT800]

ahh so awsomeeee

[churchgirl1993]

I love this thanks....

[itsmeman2009]

very groovy i will definitely use it....any suggestions/instructions on how to go about building progressions like this from scratch?

[9071freak]

pretty frigging sweet man

[MrTommytee23]

Audio candy.

[CaLlMeYaShAwTy]

J'aime beacoup!

[stich11]

hey this is REALLY GOOD BROTHER

[boombastic627]

nice...way to teach.!!!

[tinotrivino]

you play very very good amigo :)

Tino from Spain

[johnfinfin]

mista smoove.

[theETOkid1]

what was the left hand part for the second chord? i couldn't hear you say the third note.

[BxGamer01]

yo that was smooth

[kelisreal]

well i think that your video's help alot. I am only 14, but i play for my church. i took lessons when i was 9 4 three months. then i stoped playing. after that i was dignosed with lukemia last summer. so i had took lyke a 2 month break. but this has helped me pump up our church n more!

[MrJM711]

Sir, just wanna know the name of the piano that you are using?is it a product of M-AUDIO?nice piano sound on this instrument.

I am also a church pianist, but the piano that i am using has less realistic sound compared to your piano...

ty sir and Godbless

[StarlingSounds]

I am using the Orchestra Steinway Piano Sounds via Garageband on a Mac Computer.

[LexxKelsey]

wow you helped me so much i always wanted to play this type of groove i can play it slow lol

[michaelnazareth]

nice sounds - easy to pick up - Thanks!

[ILikePie9988]

wow

that sounds friggin amazing

is there like... a certain way to find any chord like this with some kinda formulas..

u know...like major 7ths and yadda

or is this just... something you did

well anyway sounds amazing

[dictionaryjw]

ya, i'd be interested in the actual chord names...this groove is hot tho bro...i love watchin ur videos...stay blessed!

[goreri]

It's actually F minor 7th with different bass notes

[AfriKing13]

Food to ear

[avatarwolf]

Great I love it, I have learn a lot today...plus great music

[jav422]

Your talent and style are a blessing to the rest of us. Thanks for helping us learn. I just happen to stumble onto this video when looking for piano chord tutorials. After watching it I immediately placed it on my favorites list so I can go back to it and your other videos again and again. For real, Starling, thank you very much.

[nesiansoulallstars]

sounds gr8t!

[Jenovation]

thanks man, I loved learning these chords.

it mixes perfect with the blues tunes I learned yesterday.

you the man! :D

[jmorgan780]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!

[TankvsKimbo]

Wow, You have major skills.

[melrose509]

wats da track in da beginning

[grimlocks]

Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge. God bless you.

[danceryyxc]

so goood!

[bigive08]

thankks my brother please keep it going god bless

[xXimshellzXx]

thanx

[dopemcee]

man..going from Gb to Ab..what a crazy stretch that is..

man you craaaaazy

[burrritish5000]

you're AMAAAZINGGGGGGGG!!

[ghfjghfjghfjghfjg]

I love your music.

[Bios99999]

i love it! i want save that ...

[Jukebox2009]

i can hear by the intro of the vid music you use logic or garageband

[StarlingSounds]

I do use Garageband but that was me playing the intro.

[andriol333]

ave maria pues ome parcero!!! q chimbita

[ddiamondd]

So smooth. I love this style. Please don't stop doing what you do

[Azayleeyah]

muchas gracias (: perfecto

[Zyplen]

Thanks so much for putting this up. I might use this to solo to for my collage audition.

[ladub2]

i cant even do this and its so hot

i hate my self it doesnt even sound like his mine sonds like crap

omg

[grandmasterschmidt]

just practice it a little more and find your own way how it sounds good for you. Don't be so hard on yourself

[ANTiantiRACHEL]

I have that same keyboard..

:D

[Dwaynewade2478]

what kind of keyboard is that

[StarlingSounds]

M-Audio Keystation 61es

[Dwaynewade2478]

ook

[gooddude019]

what tone do you think its in

[lonewolf9378]

probably piano1. :P

[oldschoolhammondman]

I used these chords and got so many compliments thanks Bra! Keep posting and may God continue to Bless you.

[ampjohnson]

This is awesome! PLEASE show us how to play Mary Mary "Seattle". God bless you for sharing your gift.

[newgame909]

got'em! Thanks and God bless your heart. These chords are awesome and I've finally figured them out and I can't stop playing them!

[jjoyh45]

thanks for showing the chords.. those are nice!

Joy

[SexyJessi09]

i got mad respect for u .... u got skills bro!

[mrgabe2390]

You got some serious skills man.

[Edrice91]

this is so great!

i love these chords

could u please make another video with some more chords smooth like this

[Twizzledoc187]

Amen to that! I played this version a LOT!!

[newgame909]

o boy. this is great music. Got me tapping my feet.

[ajprettyboyish]

man i thought i knew some chords its a couple chord combinations i put together no one has used yet cuz they are very hard to find i commend u though man this awesome ,by the way im the new upcoming producer thats about to comeout i go by the name of NuErA

[hacke101]

what is the music you used at the beginning of your tutorial

[Tjbufford]

the beat comes with garage band. it sounds like he used a synth to make the progression.

[BigG706]

OMG me n my homeboyis played this in schoolalmost everyday in chorus and i never knew who made and i jus found that it was U! i love this piece alot!

[StarlingSounds]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Just a few chords put together here and there.

[zurihilliard]

You are a true artist man.. and it's funny because we have the playing style!! I taught myself how to play and now i am a producer. God gave me a gift as well as you!! I love your diminished chords.. did you just pick up those chords just freestyling are you knew them? At any rate you are jammin bra!! Peace Zuri from Houston,TX

[blackshire21]

WOW thank you God bless you for this!! I play keys but I cant read music and know i will be abale to play what you plaed and make up other stuff!!!!!

[sancho316]

very nice i used those so many times and it sound very nice thanks

[noobwithanrs]

very nice brotha from starling

[murderisg]

you are amazing,Awesome i am amazed by your ability to play and teach keep it up i love your style :)

[robinsax61]

Thanks, I wrote down what you were doing. I can't wait to try them out. Please post more. great job.

[Mikesaniceguy]

Thank you! I've not played piano since I was seven years old. This video has inspired me.

[Elieldrummer]

real nice man u live in madison?

[bz204q]

thanks man them some sweet chords i share my style too its God who made the chords so I dont know why we act like we created it, it was here before we was born and will be here after you have a god bless man!

[billyhigdon]

those chords sound great

[engidaGita2044]

im going to buy a keyboard just so i can try to learn this lol you inspired me just now!! i wanna learn piano!! haha im a guitarist of 4 yrs. these chords are so smooth!!^^

[Boeliebeast]

Great ! very nice your going a bit fast to follow but it's good though

[littleims10]

Same keyboard as me! Keystation 88 FTW!

[ShynAwkward]

Thank you man!!

I've been playing keys on & off for a few years now & I've noticed that most gospel players don't really wanna share the jazz harmonies & passing chords that they use :-(

You are the first I've seen who really shows a full progression note for note!

Thanks so much for sharing & God bless you.

Peace!

[henktimmerjan]

the intro sounds nice, which chords did you play there?

[henktimmerjan]

did you make the beat that's on the intro ?

[StarlingSounds]

The beat came with my recording software but that is me playing the brass or pad on top of that.

[henktimmerjan]

it sounds nice man, can yu tell what chords they are ?

[henktimmerjan]

it sounds nice, wich chords you used?

[thefaker10]

Can you do a video showing the chords as you play along?

[StarlingSounds]

Watch the video again and write them down as I spell out every note.

[devin266]

Hi,

How long have you been playing the piano?

THanks.

[StarlingSounds]

Over 20 years.

[3BallcK]

You got skills man for real... I'm just starting to play... Any advice or tips you can give a starter?

[Lokdokk]

thanks! what kind of vst piano you are using? (soryy for my english)