Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Struggling to move between piano chords smoothly and without tension? In this lesson, Brian reveals the secret to switching chords with ease and shows you practical strategies you can use right away to improve your chord playing.
You’ll learn how piano chords are connected through chord relationships, and how understanding third and fifth relationships can completely change the way you approach chord transitions. Instead of jumping blindly from shape to shape, Brian demonstrates how to think in terms of chord relations and voice leading for effortless, musical movement across the keyboard.
This tutorial covers essential concepts like chord inversions on piano, smart piano chord practice, and how to recognize common chord progressions so you always know how to connect chords logically. Whether you’re learning how to play chords for the first time or refining your technique, these ideas will help you master how to switch chords with confidence and ease.
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VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 I-V relationships
01:59 I-IV relationships
03:18 II-V relationships
04:30 VI-III relationships
05:21 I-III relationships
06:39 I-VI relationships
08:08 I-VI-II-V chord progression
10:30 VI-IV-I-V chord progression
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👇 If you would like to learn more about chord inversions, watch this tutorial next:
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Credits:
Filmed by Josh Adams.
Edited by BUBI Productions & Charlie Coe.
youtu.be/ZJ8L1dOXy3E
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #chords #pianotutorial
Struggling to move between piano chords smoothly and without tension? In this lesson, Brian reveals the secret to switching chords with ease and shows you practical strategies you can use right away to improve your chord playing.
You’ll learn how piano chords are connected through chord relationships, and how understanding third and fifth relationships can completely change the way you approach chord transitions. Instead of jumping blindly from shape to shape, Brian demonstrates how to think in terms of chord relations and voice leading for effortless, musical movement across the keyboard.
This tutorial covers essential concepts like chord inversions on piano, smart piano chord practice, and how to recognize common chord progressions so you always know how to connect chords logically. Whether you’re learning how to play chords for the first time or refining your technique, these ideas will help you master how to switch chords with confidence and ease.
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VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 I-V relationships
01:59 I-IV relationships
03:18 II-V relationships
04:30 VI-III relationships
05:21 I-III relationships
06:39 I-VI relationships
08:08 I-VI-II-V chord progression
10:30 VI-IV-I-V chord progression
—————————————————————————
👇 If you would like to learn more about chord inversions, watch this tutorial next:
youtube.com/watch?v=aIFoh4t6P18&list=PLDqNslPG6e1IbTdTGk5XsSC3v8_F9kdD1&index=77
🎁 Claim your FREE gift - Resources Pack - by getting in touch with us at London Contemporary School of Piano so that we can help you solve your challenges and accelerate you progress at the piano:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com
🎹 Learn Piano with Brian Hughes:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com/coaches/brian-hughes
🎓 Get Your GROOVE Everyday Course to access all the resources you need to master piano grooves and expand your piano groove vocabulary:
lcsp.samcart.com/products/groove-mastery-everyday
🎓 Join our Flagship Course, THE COMPLETE MUSICIAN: Piano Essentials Online Course with Tom Donald:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com/the-complete-musician
🔔 If you enjoyed this piano chord tutorial on changing chords quickly and with ease and would like to get more top tips on learning piano, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel right here:
youtube.com/channel/UCZWqaBf6VLuD0cSKF4cukPg?sub_confirmation=1
Follow BRIAN HUGHES:
YouTube: youtube.com/@brianhughes91
Instagram: instagram.com/brian.hughes91?igsh=MTdsNThucWRrZ3oyNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Credits:
Filmed by Josh Adams.
Edited by BUBI Productions & Charlie Coe.
youtu.be/ZJ8L1dOXy3E
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #chords #pianotutorial
