Contemporary
Learn how to play contemporary piano styles using pop influenced chord progressions and showtunes.
Contemporary Content
29 Courses
151 Lessons
92 Smartsheets
Learn a beautiful contemporary piece in the key of B Major. This song includes a syncopated left hand accompaniment and a sequenced melody harmonized in 3rds. A perfect song to share with a loved one.
Imagine soaring over the green hills and coast of Ireland with this gorgeous piece. Take flight with 16th note passages, sweeping harmonies, a beautiful bridge section, and a classic melody.
Learn a romantic and inspirational beginner contemporary ballad ideal for weddings or anniversaries. This song features a syncopated melody harmonized in 6ths, suspensions, and simple left hand textures.
Learn an upbeat and exciting rock piece with fun triplet turns and accented passages. This uplifting tune is driven by the left hand and uses classic pop progressions.
Learn a beautiful contemporary piece that uses lots of black keys. Perfect for a wedding or inspirational occasion, this driving pop ballad is filled with sweeping arpeggiated harmonies.
Learn an inspirational contemporary piece reminiscent of film composers such as Hans Zimmer & Thomas Newman. This cinematic piece reaches an epic climax with driving rhythms and 16th notes.
Learn a gorgeous contemporary piece reminiscent of the famous Forrest Gump theme song. Learn the syncopated left hand, the melody, and how to harmonize in 3rds.
Play a contemporary piece inspired by composers such as Yann Tiersen and Ludovico Einaudi. Improve your coordination with syncopated rhythms and melodies that ascend & descend.
Play a haunting pop ballad reminiscent of your favorite movie or video game soundtracks with arpeggiated rhythms, colorful 7th chords, suspensions, and pedal bass lines.
Learn a punchy and upbeat pop contemporary tune that is tons of fun to play. This song features suspended chords, syncopated bass, key changes, and a big buildup to the final chorus.
Express yourself with this lush pop contemporary arrangement. Discover colorful chords, suspensions, harmonized sixths, and arpeggiated chords that cover a broad range of the keyboard.
Explore the sounds of John Williams, Hans Zimmer, & Danny Elfman in this improvisation based on the Film Improv Course. You'll learn the progression and dozens of exciting melodic riffs.
Learn one of the most epic piano grooves of all time! It is is used in many films, rock, & contemporary music.
Learn one of the most important "sad" progressions used in hundreds of songs and countless genres.
Learn one of the most important "sad" progressions used in hundreds of songs and countless genres.
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of G Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original tune, "Jonny's Lullaby."
Master two-hand coordination, rhythm, syncopation, speed, and finger control with 48 exercises exploring the most common chord progressions and rhythms in popular music.
Master two-hand coordination, rhythm, syncopation, finger control, & speed with 36 exercises exploring the most common progressions and grooves in popular music.
Learn the art of improvisation with the Love Progression Challenge. In this challenge, discover techniques like 3rds, 6ths, patterns, & effects to create beautiful improvisations.
Improvisation, Step-Wise Motion, Jumps, & Chord Tones
Improvisation Technique with 3rds, 6ths & Outlining Chords
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