Songs you can play with only Major and Minor Chords - Piano after 40

Playing Piano (again) After 40!!

Did you play piano as a kid and stopped playing but want to start playing again? Did you learn classical piano but want to start learning jazz or salsa? Do you want to be able to play piano without looking at the score? If so, this channel is for you!!

In this channel, I will be sharing what I learn as I’m learning jazz and salsa piano in my 40’s.

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In this video, I will show you the easiest way to remember Major and Minor chords, and how you can play songs like "Happy Birthday", "Let it Be", and all kinds of songs with just using Major and Minor chords.

0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Songs you can play by learning Major and Minor chords
0:45 - What are the note names on the piano?
0:54 - How to play C Major on the piano
1:08 - How to play C Minor on the piano
1:18 - How to play A Major on the piano
1:31 - How to play A Minor on the piano
1:41 - How to play Major and Minor chords on the piano
2:00 - Why it's important to play chords with your left hand
2:15 - Why is it important to memorize the notes in chords
3:14 - How to play "Happy Birthday" with with only 3 Major chords (C F G)
4:12 - Songs you can play with C, G, Am and F chords
4:35 - How to play "Let it be" with only 4 chords (C, G, Am and F)
4:43 - How to play "Can you feel the love tonight" with only 4 chords (C, G, Am and F)
4:49 - How to play "Country Road" with only 4 chords (C, G, Am and F)
5:07 - How to play Salsa piano (Montuno) with 3 chords (C F G)

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Warning:
Make sure to warm up before the practice and stretch after your practice. Avoid straining your hands, arms, and shoulders by excessive practicing. Remember, doing short practices often throughout the day is better than doing a long practice one time a day!

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Follow my band activity:
(I am in an all-female 11pc salsa band, “Sabrosas” in San Diego, CA. I used to play violin and sing chorus, but now I play piano. I also joined another salsa band, “Rumba y Soul” and play piano there too.)

Sabrosas Website:
https://sabrosas-latinorquesta.com/

Sabrosas Facebook
  / sabrosaslatinorquesta  

Rumba y Soul Facebook
  / rumbaysoul  

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