How to Play 1950s Chords on Piano

[ehornis]

Could anyone tell me what's the song at 3:44? Many thanks

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@ehornis It's "Earth Angel," a classic doo-wop song from 1954. :-)

[ehornis]

@SuzDoyleMusic thanks for your quick answer, but actually i meant the one after earth angel.

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@ehornis Oh! It is "Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)," a Doo-wop style hit song from 1961 co-written (with Gerry Goffin) and recorded by Barry Mann.

[theagenturanium]

@SuzDoyleMusic it doesn't really matter persisting to the song, because a B minor chord wasn't used in this song. Unless you play it in another key.

[theagenturanium]

@SuzDoyleMusic it was right at about 30-36 seconds in when you went through the C scale. You played the Bmin chord as B D F. The Bmin chord is B D F#

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@theagenturanium Thanks for clarifying. In the key of "C", building chords on the notes of the C scale, the 7 chord is a diminished chord, not a minor chord. :-)

[theagenturanium]

@SuzDoyleMusicI've been playing all my life. I know that a 7 in C is a B, all I'm saying is that you played it wrong. You played B D F, where in fact it is B D F#. just a little tip

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@theagenturanium Hmmm. I'm still not understanding what you mean. As far as I know, I didn't intend to play a Bm chord anywhere in this video. Can you explain where you think there is supposed to be a Bm chord? Thanks!

[theagenturanium]

I know it doesn't really matter all that much, but you played the Bmi chord wrong. It's not B D F, it's B D F#. If you want Bmaj it's B D# F#

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@theagenturanium - Are you referring to in the first part of the video, where I show the 7 chords built on the notes of the C scale? If so, chord number 7 in that key is B diminished (B D F). :-)

[shrumanator81]

it's 2011ish! lol

[bigbossmatt]

id have though 1645 progressions were more common in the 50s, but they weren't the prominent progression in the time, surely the 12 bar and variations of it were far more common?

[bigbossmatt]

@bigbossmatt i mean, they were more common in the late 50s-60s than they are today, but still even back then, there was more 12 bar progressions, im guessing

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@bigbossmatt That's true -- most 1950s songs used EITHER the 1 6 4 5 progression, or the 1 4 5 in either an 8 or 12-bar blues pattern (e.g. Rock Around the Clock). Sorry I didn't clarify that in the video! Thanks for pointing it out! :-)

[jaws5263]

you sound like a phone operator

[kingdaka5006]

@jaws5263

hahaha, that's EXACTLY what I was going to say... "If you'd like to make a call, please hang up and try again..." I swear its the same voice...

[dmannn65]

You have no idea how much I love this! Thank you so much! I wish I could play this!!! Make more!

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@dmannn65 Thanks for your kind thoughts. :-) Yahoo!

[justin20111000]

i love how the first five seconds came from the 80's era

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@justin20111000 Hehehe. I like creating retro things. :-)

[MsShadowrealm]

hey I've been doing that all my life! I stay on each chord a long time. No fair. Now they know my secret.

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@MsShadowrealm Hah! That's funny! Glad you're having fun playing 1950s music! :-)

[acx01bc]

learn to tune your piano please its infect

[TeKuJIa]

That are also best raggae chords )

[SuperTonytoes]

thanks for the super fasty response i do understand what your saying and you put it over so well thank you again. you are skilled at music without adoubt but you a fantastic teacher .. Tony x

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@SuperTonytoes Thanks! :-)

[SuperTonytoes]

you are so good at teaching iv been playing guitar all my life not too good either but thats besides but i understand the cogs .took keyboard 12 month ago and im good with both hands but not at the same time any tips on tapping my head and rubbing my belly at the same time this is my down fall

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@SuperTonytoes The most important thing to playing with both hands (on piano) is thinking in chords in both hands, and playing generally within the "chord neighborhood", rather than thinking specific notes. For example, when playing the C chord, BOTH hands can play any of the notes of the chord, C, E, or G. It's best if your left hand plays the actual C bass note first, but after than, you can practice playing any of the notes in their chord, in either hand, anywhere on the keyboard.

[SuzDoyleMusic]

(cont'd). The main thing is to play notes of the chords GENERALLY, in a relaxed way or whatever order you want, while playing the bass note on the first beat. Practice playing C E G notes with the Left Hand, then playing the next C E G up with your right hand, and back again. Then just play the lowest C note first, and whatever mix of the C, E or G notes that you want in either hand. That's a good way to begin thinking in chords in both hands. Have fun! :-) Suz

[fenix9885]

Wow, that was a really well put together video. Anybody who is starting out will find an easy way to learn chords. The first song I ever learned was Heart and Soul, and then I started adding major 7ths and the rest is history. It was cool to see how the 5 or so songs you mentioned all have the same chords.

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@fenix9885 Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for the nice comments! Suz

[Marroquinp]

daaaayyyyyuuuummm!!!! this is sick!!!!!!!!!!! god thank u for SUZ!!

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@Marroquinp Woo-HOO! Glad you like it! Have fun! :-) Suz

[chriskimforlife]

YOU COOL!

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@chriskimforlife Thanks! 

[08babymonster]

i luv it especcially blue moon and earth angel !!!!!!

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@08babymonster Thank you so much! Have fun! :-)

[TheGaydar1]

Just great :) Love the 50-ties.. yoy learned me the most important cords.. Im attending piano-school this autum .. amd im 59..(blush) Never to late- I hope

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@TheGaydar1 Yeah! It's never too late to have OODLES OF FUN and dive into trying new things. Wishing you all the best learning piano!

[checkabreak]

You freaking rock!! Thanks !! 

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@checkabreak You're welcome! Have fun! :-)

[metsogee]

hey dats awesome....thnx 4 such musical tresure

[coolakiIlen007]

always wanted to play the song at 3:15 but didnt know the chords on left hand, thanks!! :)

[Headoflingling]

You are the best. Thank you, Suz!!

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@Headoflingling You're welcome!

[quanmusik]

Wow I'm so glad I found your videos ! You're awsum =] u explained alot.

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@quanmusik Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[rocketpianolessons]

Very interesting and helpful, Suzannah. Many thanks.

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@rocketpianolessons You're welcome! :-)

[Jazzybob14]

wow nice i need to try it thank u

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@Jazzybob14 You're welcome! :-)

[viudadealcala]

woooow!!! n.n

[29884840]

love

[Blackrose09x]

That was really nice! Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)

[SuzDoyleMusic]

@Blackrose09x You betcha!