Learn the shortcuts to play your favourite songs
Posted in Church songs, Songs on Mar 10th, 2017
This song by Hillsong Worship is in G.
These are the “cheat” chords I played…
Intro: Em7 - G - Em7 - G
Part 1a: Em7 - G - Em7 - G
Part 1b: Em7 - G - D4 - Em7 - Em7/D
Part 2a: C2 - D4 - Em7 - C2
Part 2b: C2 - D4 - Em7 - C2
Part [...]
Posted in Cheat Theories on Mar 31st, 2010
First of all, thanks to ‘pianolover’ for his/her comment on “The Minus-One Chord” post. The following is my reply to his/her question about when to use that chord. I hope it can be useful for everyone…
“I often use Minus-1 in place of 7th chord, in transition from Chord I to Chord IV.
For example, in the [...]
Posted in Church songs, Songs on Jul 8th, 2008
The following video illustrates how this song can be played with 3 fingers, while one sings along. The whole purpose is to make it easy to play for adult learners especially.
I used only one finger for the bass (left hand), mainly because that way, it’s easier to fit into the camera view. It would sound [...]
Posted in Cheat Theories on Apr 19th, 2008
There are 2 types of suspended chords I know. There may actually be more but I only know 2 types. Anyway, you won’t want to learn too many chords playing the cheat way.
These 2 types of suspension I know are Sus2 and Sus4. I will come to Sus2 another day, and only [...]
