Soft chords
Soft chords on beats 1, 3 and 4. One of the block 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. Play G, C and E together on 1, 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 Soft chords on piano?
Soft chords on beats 1, 3 and 4. Right-hand chords struck together on the beat. Musicians call it block chords, 1, 3, 4.
Is Soft 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 Soft chords?
Baby, Now That I've Found You by The Foundations, Nine To Five by Dolly Parton and No Scrubs by TLC use Soft chords. The songs on this page all use it in the right hand, the most played first.