How to Play "The Scientist" - Piano Tutorial (Coldplay Chords)
Learn The Scientist on piano with verse and chorus chords, suspended-chord resolution, the two-hand accompaniment pattern, and dynamics. ► Donate on PayPal: https://paypal.me/jasonzac?locale.x=en_GB ► Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielschool?sub_confirmation=1 The piano section in 'The Scientist' is played in a unique way reflecting a singer-songwriter style. Learn how to play the song section by section. Additionally, learn the usage of suspended chords and dynamics through this song. Want to use more about suspended chords? Check out this link for the tutorial on 'Creative usage of the suspended chord' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxQ4L4orZaM The tutorial also teaches you the cool technique of two-handed chord playing. It emphasizes the unique chord progression played in the song's chorus. ► Reach us for classes and courses: music@nathanielschool.com // Call +919845465411 // WhatsApp chat +917760456847 ► More riffs here: https://bit.ly/2D6diVV ► Piano & Theory lessons: https://bit.ly/2P6SGBL #TheScientist #Coldplay #PianoTutorial Chapters 00:00 The Scientist: chordal piano accompaniment 00:27 Verse, chorus and the key of F major 01:38 The verse chord progression 01:56 Add C to the D-minor chord 02:32 The B-flat-to-C melodic phrase 03:12 Resolve the C suspended chord 04:01 Play through the verse section 04:22 Two left-hand hits for each right-hand hit 05:36 The chorus section beginning on B flat 07:27 A-minor seventh and the shorter chord changes 08:09 The closing filler in thirds 09:04 Play the full chorus section 10:25 Keep the eighth-note time feel 11:06 A-minor seventh and D minor over F bass 12:17 Follow the singer with dynamics 13:08 Recap the two-hand accompaniment
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