#10: How To Play Chords With Melody

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The video is a piano tutorial by Warren McPherson on how to play chords with melody.
Warren discusses the importance of learning to play chords and melody simultaneously as an intermediate skill.
He uses the example of Elton John's song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" to illustrate his points.
The tutorial is divided into several steps: learning the song's structure (verse, chorus, etc.), understanding the harmonic rhythm (how often chords change), learning the melody alone, combining chords with melody, and experimenting with chord distribution between hands.
Warren emphasizes the need to harmonize melody notes with chord tones, and he suggests harmonization techniques such as using thirds and sixths for a fuller sound. He also highlights the importance of keeping the melody as the highest note in chords.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Learn Song Structure
3:19 - Learn Harmonic Rhythm
5:16 - Learn Melody
8:20 - Play Chord in Left Hand Melody in Right Hand
13:02 - Basic Template of playing

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@PianoLessonwithWarren 10 ай бұрын

✅ Need help with chord theory? Download Our Free PDF "7 Steps To Naming Any Chord," Click Here: pianolessonwithwarren.com/7-steps-to-naming-any-chord/

@emmanueldavies3192 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much sir God bless you. I am Davies and it's been 3 years now since I started playing piano. since then to now my piano level is very poor, 😔 and I hope and pray you could be my piano tutor. 🎹 ❤️🙏

@bettyguest2749 5 жыл бұрын

This is where I am! Ahhhhh! I play every song with chords on left and melody on right. Finally a video to get me to the next point. Time to start dividing the chord between hands. Thank you so much!

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, glad you found the video helpful 😊🙏🏾👍🏽

@markusgrinderslevchristens317 3 жыл бұрын

Same dude! Hows the progress going?

@janetteayers7166 3 жыл бұрын

How do you count between the left and right hand?

@bettyguest2749 3 жыл бұрын

@@janetteayers7166 I have no idea how to create the sound here. I'm very wonky! Help Warren!!

@annevilla1207 11 ай бұрын

just came across this video and believe your method very effective -will continue watching older ones to help me get a better insight to.improve my piano skills-thank you so much for being a great teacher!

@starros1 2 жыл бұрын

You are not only a talented performer, but also a gifted instructor. This level is great to help with technique and to add color to our playing. Thank you, Warren.

@anthonyclegg1511 Ай бұрын

I only have 2 fingers on my right hand, so this is a God send. Thank you. ♥️🎹. I have no problem with playing chords with my left hand.

@PianoLessonwithWarren Ай бұрын

Oh to sorry about that, but that’s for watching. Glad the video helped 🙏🏽☺️

@cbtalks9312 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Rwanda I m a Rwandan my name is Frank I like your lessons and it starts make me an improvement thank you too much warren

@Desypul 5 жыл бұрын

This tutorial was incredibly helpful in delineating what notes are foundational and what notes are simply included to enhance the song. It also taught me how essential it is to know the timing of the harmonic rhythm. Earlier today, as I was practicing, I said to myself that I really needed to learn how to combine harmony and melody. I believe God led me to this video because, as I opened KZfaq, this video was there in my recommended list. I believe many souls will be won because of this channel. Be encouraged and continue to play and instruct to God's honor and glory. God bless.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro for this raving and heart-felt comment 😊👍🏽🙏🏾❤️

@h__n1092 3 жыл бұрын

A big smile appear on my face every time you start doing your stuff. Thank you Sir

@patrickrwhite8354 Жыл бұрын

I can not read notes, as a 4-year-old I was given the chance to learn and as soon as I read the title "Mary Had a Little Lamb" I played it all by ear. So the teacher gave up she said I can't teach this kid anything. I had been playing since 2.5 years of age a Gift from God and I still play today that is why I have my channel. I love keyboards but for years I played piano. You play beautifully by the way. You can tell I play by ear because My fingering is all of my own doing not what is taught. hahaha. I also like Accordion and started out on Diatonic Accordion. I admire your work.

@virginiacabrera3920 3 ай бұрын

😂❤

@virginiacabrera3920 3 ай бұрын

There are no good teachers in Chile just People Who need a salarios no love for muzic .thank you for your clarity in teaching and you profesional work, so mindfullness to your good video. I learnt New ways to play melodíes.

@danielahn3128 5 жыл бұрын

You rock Warren! Such a gifted teacher and a brother in Christ! WOW!

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother 😊👍🏽🙏🏾

@NTC 3 жыл бұрын

oh my god. you're the legend! Thank you for this tutorial- I've been looking for something like this my entire life

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@virginiacabrera3920 3 ай бұрын

So do I

@Un1234l 3 жыл бұрын

It's impressive for non-musicians to hear someone play as well as you do. It's even more impressive for musicians to hear someone play with as much control, ease, and knowledge as you do. Remarkable skills.

@calebjackson7364 4 жыл бұрын

How am I just now finding this channel bless you my brother 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@gurubani_darshan 3 жыл бұрын

Love you sir im from India your good teacher

@petertarsio7168 7 жыл бұрын

Warren you did a a great service here by explaining things in a way that breaks things down and then putting it all together.. Great job man.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 7 жыл бұрын

Peter Tarsio thank you for watching 😊

@plt7545 3 жыл бұрын

@@PianoLessonwithWarren hi

@pedrommm8537 3 жыл бұрын

my dad told me i can do first chords F, G, and C, from the C scale. You just kid according to melody. Like if a melody is, C, D, F, E, C. In the melody, you play C chord, but when play F, you change do F chord inverted. If melody is, C, D, G, F, C, so you play C chord, but when play G, you play G chord. Simple, isnt? But i want to improve know ;-

@peaceforpeace3876 2 жыл бұрын

Super great.

@hiteshnemade9701 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most useful video I found on youtube.

@lawrencetaylor4101 Жыл бұрын

I started watching this, and thought that it might be for beginners. But you've convinced me the importance of the basics. I will practice my chords, but especially my inversions, in every key. I'm glad that I found your videos on scales and chords, and especially how to practice them. I started 7 months ago at 65 years, and I always joked that I had two left ears my whole life. But my Mom also bought herself a piano when she turned 65 and kept playing for another 20+ years. Thanks for being my tour guide.

@peliwendy509 Жыл бұрын

Wowwwww😮 amazing!! Keep practicing!!

@MadaxeMunkeee Ай бұрын

When I started learning piano this channel didn't exist lol. Now that I'm getting back into it in my new apartment, and also getting back into church this is exactly the kind of stuff I wanna learn how to do. Thanks so much for making these, I look forward to watching very many of them.

@PianoLessonwithWarren Ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching 🙏🏽☺️

@jessintavinnie361 3 жыл бұрын

I was finding for this kinda lessons for past 10 years. Thank you Sir.

@danmyers1409 Жыл бұрын

Playing harmony and melody at the same time and doing improv over both is something I have been struggling to understand. This video is exactly what I needed. Your teaching style is wonderful. Thank you so much!

@davidliles87 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you for your time and effort. I have been praying for wisdom as to how to play in chords and by ear . Thanks so much for the answer to prayer 🙏🏻 May God bless you so much more. 4-2-22

@roynii-chan7088 Жыл бұрын

boi, i can play almost each song he played in this video. but to teach? it's a whole different level. you earned my respect dude

@michaelengland7228 3 жыл бұрын

I actually think something went in to my brain as you explain everything so well. I will try this out so thanks so much.

@lvlcapblue 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. Literally just started piano today, and this helped a ton. I've played guitar for 20 years, so I've got a bunch of music theory under my belt, and the way you layed it out on the keyboard made everything click. Subbed! Awesome job!

@mrbillygebbie2586 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Warren you are a gifted teacher and so generous. God bless you. Billy Gebbie

@arleneolcheski618 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I learn something awesome everything I watch one of your lesson!

@andrewjames7493 11 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. Amazing teacher and talent. I am mesmerized and encouraged. Thank you!

@Donna_R.S.1167 4 жыл бұрын

This video right here Coach Warren is BOMB.com......you can finance your whole future move to Florida on just the Analysis of this tutorial alone.....that is a soft spot for most/all musicians of all levels.....especially those that do not read often or at all.....you have a real Gem inside of this tutorial Coach......

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

Awe thanks Donna 😊🙏🏾

@carlottalalonde6004 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you x1000000. I will follow your plan on #10 until I can do it! So beautifully taught. You are a prince and you bless all of us!!!!!!!

@jaime-isanan 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh lalala, I have to play it tomorrow early morning 🌄 thanks for sharing your talent ☺️

@AyeshaShaSha 3 жыл бұрын

3 seconds in: HE'S PLAYING CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT!!!??? 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@bickydas4471 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren. Great video

@blair821 7 жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial and I just subscribed. Now, I'm going to watch the other 9 lessons I missed. Please keep making them, you're a talented instructor.

@Megapro2004 5 ай бұрын

thank you, the tutorial increases my abilities. I play self-taught. Keep teaching me. Lord Jesus Bless you. Amen

@sureshguptahema 6 жыл бұрын

That was a classic way of showing adding chords. I was impressed the way 5ths and 7ths are synchronised into the chords. Thanks a lot.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Suresh Gupta 😊👍🏾

@inbatamil6608 3 жыл бұрын

A methodological approach! You are an awesome tutor and a real blessing to many who works to make their dream come true.

@abejidedamilare4833 4 жыл бұрын

You're the best...this is the best video tutorial I ve ever come across. Thanks man

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

Abejide Damilare thank you 🙏🏾

@sheilasimpson3058 2 жыл бұрын

Sir may I begin with my prayer for you is for God's choicest of his Blessings on you continually. 🙏 I thank God for your 🎁 of playing n tutoring freely. May you receive bountiful from all of us who have benefitted from you. Pray for those who are unable financially repay you immediately--that in time they WILL. God bless you, I feel God's love ❤ tonight.

@christinemushalame538 6 жыл бұрын

You are a blessing for me God bless!

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Christine Mushalame you’re welcome 😉

@kennethudoyo 6 жыл бұрын

Everything I have known today is through this platform, thank you guys, keep the good job going.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Udoyo you’re welcome 😉

@shilus5333 3 жыл бұрын

You are a blessing and an inspiration to me thank you hope I learn this need lot of practice you give so much of information thank you 🙏🏽 💐 god bless

@musicheals1545 Жыл бұрын

All the way from Tanzania.. Playing Chords was a problem. BT this channel helps me 100%,, and even to understand the minor chords + passing note.

@libertycowboy2495 Жыл бұрын

You actually make me believe I can play as beautifully as you ...some day. A fine teacher and talented performer!

@daddydeebabydee1837 4 жыл бұрын

who else enjoy the piece that was used for the toturial even more

@boymiller9673 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this tutorial in details and it’s so helpful!

@shamailahmed3764 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! I'm a cancer patient and just learnt this thanks to u!

@destiny2601 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren! Bless you!

@alphonsekara1759 Жыл бұрын

I'm from Papua New Guinea Thank you Warren for building pianist in world...

@MrEdinaldolaroque 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! Very helpful to my understanding as a beginner.

@beverlyhale9687 2 жыл бұрын

A bit above my beginning skill level, so I saved it for when I get to this level. Thank you

@laural8370 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@DJL5 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you maestro. God bless you

@CephasTshuma-js7ko 10 ай бұрын

This tutorial is really dealing very effectivelly with what has always been quite frustrating to me when I observe players making it look like child's play ie chords + melody. Thank you very much.

@jessalvo6375 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher. Precise, concise, with great clarity. Thank you!

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏾

@carminabergonia9819 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Warren! Found this video very useful. I’d been looking for this kind of tutorial and happy to got yours! Hope to have more of this lesson about putting a melody in a chord.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Carmina Bergonia thank for watching 😊👍🏾

@sammyjay76 6 жыл бұрын

So so great!!! I really love the break down of those fantastic moving left hand.. God bless you. From Africa, Nigeria.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@andestan3220 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my dear brother. God bless you. I am Andes. From India

@manishimwemaurice6610 3 жыл бұрын

thank you man, you are a good teacher, you making me learn about how to play melody it was very complicated to me but now i am in way to know because of you.

@edmccoll6386 7 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Warren. I'm new to piano and videos like this inspire me to try harder. You are one of the best instructors I;ve run across on KZfaq.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 7 жыл бұрын

Ed McColl thank you, I'm glad you find it inspiring 🙏🏿

@romeoadatosr378 5 жыл бұрын

I added an extended monitor to my old Yamaha DGX 300. Now I I can learn a lot by following on You tube great guys like Warren.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Romeo A Dato Sr awesome 😎 thanks for watching 😊👍🏽🙏🏾

@tyresswhothis6946 3 жыл бұрын

Very emotional God bless you Warren this will be part of my wedding song 💕

@no1eliz 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this lesson. Showed I'm on the right track with what I've been trying to do. Thanks

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏

@zenitsimmons993 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this lesson. It is exactly what I want to learn

@mrdjangofreeman5560 8 ай бұрын

Thx Ryan, yes this is helpful. I wondered how to solo with chords and melody with chords spread over both hands.

@the.life.of.swarali.112 4 жыл бұрын

That's really great... You are awesome. Make me your disciple. You have showed me the way. God bless you Warren... 🙏

@grahamdavid8205 5 жыл бұрын

Very didactic. Your explanations on how to analyse this song and then gradually build it up to produce a superb composition at the end are well explained. Thank you so much for posting this video.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Im glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching command for the encouraging comment 😊👍🏽🙏🏾

@jem8936 Жыл бұрын

You are an Excellent Teacher!...love the way you break it down and go slow...so I can follow...love your explanations as well or why you approach things in a certain way.

@gutwrenchingkeys7873 5 ай бұрын

Even if I don’t become a pianist at least this will make me appreciate music more . Wish I knew of this years ago.

@hayejacobable 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir, you are the best teacher in these things. Am proud of you

@davidnash8586 4 жыл бұрын

INSPIRATIONAL and I haven't even started learning yet !

@luzvimindasuficiencia4804 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, congratulations for the excellent tutorial, and thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😉

@othonielsantos9587 2 жыл бұрын

Wow i’been blessed for your talent and the way of your instruction. Thank you God bless you

@debrasennet3554 6 жыл бұрын

WOW, Fantasic lesson. Can't wait to work with this song!

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Debra Sennet thanks for watching

@kriduro1956 3 жыл бұрын

That's sound beautiful, keep up you good work!🎶🎵🎼👍

@kofiagyemang9247 4 жыл бұрын

this sooooooo amazing u are the man Warren .God bless......

@edwardhanson318 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this. I'm always learning. Thank you for sharing this. 🎹🎶

@WillCode4Foodz 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and very informative!!

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😉

@viragopaldas9928 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Warren, gives me the hope to progress to using the chords I've just learnt. Very inspirational indeed. Regards from Sri Dham Mayapur, West Bengal India.

@rockylainsamputty 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your knowledge God bless. greetings from Okhy Channel from Indonesia

@nikolayryzhikov9672 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren !!!!! Great lesson, the clearest explanation and presentation! Just beautiful ! I will follow you ))))

@lucyokoth4688 2 жыл бұрын

It pushes me to learn more, you are the best teacher in the world. God bless you sir

@lindahermans7530 7 жыл бұрын

Warren, this is terrific! You really break it down well! You are a marvelous teacher!

@davidgray8404 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta say Bro that was excellent . Im just a learner really I've learnt more in this lesson than I have in the past 12mths watching other videos although Lisa W---- from another channel has got me this far in a week or two and today I believe that sound I heard was the penny descending thanks cuzz Dave From NZ

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, really glad to hear the video helped 😊🙏🏾

@paulrobinson7981 2 жыл бұрын

Lov the way you demonstrate your lessons.

@benardTechBytes 2 жыл бұрын

Man, u make them keys come alive. Hoping i can play like that soon not some far away day.

@olumidetaiwo9880 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks warren for the tutorial, it really met my needs, I need more of this and how to harmonise

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

olumide taiwo thanks for watching.

@viralbuthow000 3 жыл бұрын

This exactly what I been looking for 🇯🇲

@PianoLessonwithWarren 3 жыл бұрын

The Pop Bubble awesome 😎

@veninaidoo9138 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the lesson...love the way you teach..simple to understand...you make learning to play the piano easy to understand for beginners...stay Blessed

@PianoLessonwithWarren 3 жыл бұрын

Veni Naidoo thanks for watching 😊🙏🏾

@johnnoronha5475 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from mumbai, india Thanks bud. I really appreciate your method of teaching music.

@KimBarnerTBP Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is really so simplified that almost everyone learning to play the piano should grasp it. Thanks for some helpful videos.

@natnaelzekarias1457 6 жыл бұрын

God pless u warren ,this skill is my dream

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Natnael Zekarias 😊👍🏾

@cannabis1490 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! This filled me up! So much came alive for me in this video! Learned so much! Thank you so much!🇯🇲

@adamsalinas82 3 жыл бұрын

Richness of topics instruction and demonstrations in this video, I suggest you redo this video every so often perhaps with a different songs

@helenamaria710 5 жыл бұрын

You are wonderful and amazing! This answers the root issues I have had for years...thanks so much! :D

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Helena Maria you’re welcome 😉

@eronnabude8469 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is what I need

@MrDezsylmac 5 жыл бұрын

Music lesson simplified even for dummies! Thanks so much for your awesome lesson. Stay blessed.

@PianoLessonwithWarren 5 жыл бұрын

Des Macauley you’re welcome. Thanks for watching

@romeosuminguit9716 2 жыл бұрын

Sir Warren, it's a super beautiful piano tutorial with amazing chord progression. Thank you so much.

@bhakthasingh8198 7 жыл бұрын

Great teaching! step by step.. i love it..

@PianoLessonwithWarren 7 жыл бұрын

Bhaktha Singh thank you for watching

@solomonsamson9641 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Warren. You have a superb playing skills. Very simplified tutorial easy to understand. This is just what I needed. God will richly bless you with more skills as you continue to enrich others with these musical skills.

@_dave.official 2 жыл бұрын

Hey:)

@carlottalalonde6004 4 жыл бұрын

Your teaching techniques are superior!!!! Thank you

@PianoLessonwithWarren 4 жыл бұрын

Carlotta LaLonde thank you 🙏🏾

@JeyakanthanNitharsan2 8 ай бұрын

I’ve learned most of parts in music And I had a doubt which strucked in my mind, it’s how to play melodies and harmonies together? But today I learned more than that. Thanks a lots🙏🙏🙏

@robertofavilla3573 6 жыл бұрын

It is a pleasure,I will tell my pupils as well,thank you again,Robert😀✋🏻

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Roberto Favilla 😊🙏🏾

@robertjones2204 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial with great and thoughtful presentation. I am inspired to work on my technique and use the method of breaking down my pieces into manageable parts. Thanks

@PianoLessonwithWarren 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)