7 Piano Chord Patterns Every Beginner Should Know

by Arthur Bird

Whether you’re just starting out on piano or want to add more variety to your playing, mastering a few essential chord patterns can make a huge difference.

These seven patterns appear in countless pop, rock, and ballad songs — and once you know them, you can start playing along with some of your favorite hits!

See the video below for a step-by-step guide:

Here are the video chapters so you can navigate through the different patterns:

0:00 - Intro

0:15 The Rolling 332

2:06 The Ballad Cycle

3:53 The March Ballad

6:02 The Arpeggiated Flow

8:11 The Hallelujah Arpeggio

9:35 The Hold-Top Arpeggio

11:35 Rocking 3rds/6ths 

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