Contemporary
Learn how to play contemporary piano styles using pop influenced chord progressions and showtunes.
Contemporary Content
29 Courses
151 Lessons
92 Smartsheets
Master groove coordination with 4 exercises for all levels so you can accompany any pop song.
Learn to play piano like Elton John with this signature accompaniment pattern that works over any pop or rock song for beginner, intermediate, & advanced players.
Learn to play piano like Elton John with this signature accompaniment pattern that works over any pop or rock song for beginner, intermediate, & advanced players.
Learn how to create 48 beautiful accompaniment patterns that work almost over any pop song. You'll learn 8 essential right hand techniques, 6 left hand techniques, chord positions, and more.
Learn how to create 48 beautiful accompaniment patterns that work almost over any pop song. You'll learn 8 essential right hand techniques, 6 left hand techniques, chord positions, and more.
Start improvising now with this beginner jazz piano scale. Professional pianists use the Gospel Scale to improv in any style—swing, Latin, stride, pop,...
Improvise sad piano textures common to pop and film genres with this accessible lesson for all levels that is harmonically rich yet surprisingly simple.
Improvise sad piano textures common to pop and film genres with this accessible lesson for all levels that is harmonically rich yet surprisingly simple.
Learn how to create driving pop piano accompaniments using the Popstinato technique, including 16 patterns, 5 positions, and various popular progressions.
Other common Popstinatos
Popstinatos starting on 1
Popstinatos starting on 2
Popstinatos starting on 3
Left Hand Chords
Right Hand Positions
Pop Chord Progressions
Learn how to create driving pop piano accompaniments using the Popstinato technique, including 16 patterns, 5 positions, and various popular progressions.
Play “Angels We Have Heard on High” as never before with this exuberant contemporary piano arrangement. Using driving rhythms & interesting left hand patterns, this song will uplift anyone.
Play a driving contemporary piano ballad in the style of artists such as Ben Folds. This virtuosic arrangement includes a syncopated melody, full chord textures, and beautiful arpeggiated patterns.
Play an advanced version of this beautiful ballad in the style of Billy Joel or Elton John. Learn big lush chords, expressive arpeggios, and the full solo section from Jonny’s performance.
Play an improvised piece in the style of composers such as Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. This epic piece tells the story of a heroic bear who overcame the odds and learned to fly.
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