Iconic Melodic Phrases on Piano Using Chord Inversions (Instantly Richer Lines)
In this piano lesson, we unleash the power of chord inversions to create thematic hooks using their upper voicings. We use a simple 4-chord progression and look at a number of possibilities to create catchy melodic phrases which can put a stamp on your next song! Along the way we build chord inversions with voice leading, unearth and sing the melody line, start from the first inversion chord, float a hook with chord inversions, and share tips for music producers and arrangement ideas. 🏫 Courses, Workshops or Private lessons ➡️ https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses (Everything for Life Bundle) ➡️ https://learn-music.nathanielschool.com/ 🎹 Piano Courses & Private Lessons ➡️ https://piano.nathanielschool.com ============================= ▶️ Related Lessons & Playlists 🎵 Music Theory lessons ➡️ https://geni.us/PianoTheory 🎹 All our lessons on Chord Inversions (Playlist) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT9ygtrGwGFmfyvMyGWH52EC 👂 Ear Training lessons ➡️ https://geni.us/EarTraining ============================= 🎓 Learn Music with Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac ➡️ https://nathanielschool.com 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) by skill level, topic & genre ➡️ https://learning-portal.nathanielschool.com ============================= 💰 Donate on PayPal ➡️ https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/jasonzac 📞 Call +91 98454 65411 · 💬 WhatsApp chat +91 77604 56847 📧 Customised & Private Classes ➡️ music@nathanielschool.com 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music ➡️ https://riffs.jasonzacmusic.com/ #ChordInversions #MelodicHooks #PianoLesson Chapters 00:00 Develop a melodic theme from chord inversions 00:36 The four-chord progression 01:21 Choose the first chord’s inversion 03:00 Start from C major root position 03:47 Hear the top-note melody 05:55 Start from C major first inversion 06:59 Change inversions while playing 07:20 Use your ears when arranging chords 08:42 Add notes around the inversion shape 09:57 Break up selected chord tones 10:54 Passing colours and suspended notes 11:43 Vary the melodic rhythm 12:56 Think beyond piano when arranging the theme 13:58 Recap inversion choices and melodic development
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