Push-and-land chords
A push just before beat 3, then two calm landings. 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), C (middle finger, 3) and E (little finger, 5).
Count and play
Count "1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &" (say "and" for &). Play G, C and E together on 1, 2&, 3 and 4.
Move it with the chords
When the chord changes to G, the same rhythm moves to the notes of G: D, G and B. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
Questions
What is Push-and-land chords on piano?
A push just before beat 3, then two calm landings. Right-hand chords with off-beat pushes. Musicians call it syncopated chords, 1, 2&, 3, 4.
Is Push-and-land 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 Push-and-land chords?
Ribbon In The Sky by Stevie Wonder, Favorite Girl by Justin Bieber and I'll Be Seeing You by Sammy Fain use Push-and-land chords. The songs on this page all use it in the right hand, the most played first.