Knock-knock chords
Chord, a quick knock-knock, a pause, then one last chord. One of the syncopated chord patterns.
How to play it
Find the notes
Put your right hand over a C chord. You need G (thumb, 1), B (ring finger, 4) and C (little finger, 5).
Count and play
Count "1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &" (say "and" for &). Play G and C together on 1 and 2, then G and B together on 2& and 4.
Move it with the chords
When the chord changes to G, the same rhythm moves to the notes of G: D, F♯ and G. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
Questions
What is Knock-knock chords on piano?
Chord, a quick knock-knock, a pause, then one last chord. Right-hand chords with off-beat pushes. Musicians call it syncopated chords, 1, 2, 2&, 4.
Is Knock-knock chords hard to play?
It is a beginner pattern. Play it with your right hand alone at 60% speed until it feels steady, then add the other hand.
Which songs use Knock-knock chords?
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by Elvis Presley, Changes by XXXTentacion and Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton use Knock-knock chords. The songs on this page all use it in the right hand, the most played first.