Pirate-stomp chords
Three even chords that cut across the rocking bar, bold like pirates. 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) and G (middle finger, 3).
Count and play
Count the eighth notes: 1 2 3 4 5 6. Play E and G together on 1, 3 and 5.
Move it with the chords
When the chord changes to G, the same rhythm moves to the notes of G: B and D. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
Questions
What is Pirate-stomp chords on piano?
Three even chords that cut across the rocking bar, bold like pirates. Right-hand chords struck together on the beat. Musicians call it block chords, 1, 1.3, 2.2 (6/8).
Is Pirate-stomp 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 Pirate-stomp chords?
Mercy On Me by Christina Aguilera, Fall Away by The Fray and Halfcrazy by Musiq use Pirate-stomp chords. The songs on this page all use it in the right hand, the most played first.