Marching chords
Two chords per bar, left-right, like a happy little march. One of the block chord patterns.
How to play it
Find the notes
Put your right hand over a C chord. You need E (thumb, 1), G (index finger, 2) and C (little finger, 5).
Count and play
Count 1, 2, 3, 4. Play E, G and C together on every beat.
Move it with the chords
When the chord changes to G, the same rhythm moves to the notes of G: B, D and G. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
Questions
What is Marching chords on piano?
Two chords per bar, left-right, like a happy little march. Right-hand chords struck together on the beat. Musicians call it block chords, 2/4 quarters.
Is Marching 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 Marching chords?
I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton, Stand Up For Love by Destiny's Child and Jack's Obsession by Danny Elfman use Marching chords. The songs on this page all use it in the right hand, the most played first.