Tiptoe chords
One firm chord, then three tiptoe chords between the beats. 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 Tiptoe chords on piano?
One firm chord, then three tiptoe chords between the beats. Right-hand chords with off-beat pushes. Musicians call it syncopated chords, 1, 2&, 3&, 4&.
Is Tiptoe 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 Tiptoe chords?
As Long As You Love Me by Backstreet Boys, Amazed by Jared Anderson and Kashmir by Led Zeppelin use Tiptoe chords. The songs on this page all use it in the right hand, the most played first.