This episode covers sooooo many fun things!!! What is the I, IV, V progression? Why is it played so often before a song? Where does the “one, four, five” come from anyway? And some cool bonuses: what does God have to say about harmony? What is a minor diminished chord? How does the minor diminished chord relate to the V7 chord? And lots of examples on the piano with a song composed on the spot.

Why the I, IV, V Progression Resets Your Ear to a New Key

Learn how to play piano by ear! In this podcast you’ll learn the “secret” those people seem to have who can just sit down and play a song they heard! Everything from practice ideas, to ways to start as a beginner, to advanced improv techniques, this podcast is for the music lover with a passion for learning!

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This is the very last episode I will publish on this podcast! But not to worry - I have been working on creating a new podcast called Melodies with Morgan where I will upload weekly episodes every Monday. Join me on the continued music journey at Melodies with Morgan! I’m so super stoked to go “all-in” and share many of the same concepts and piano techniques on this new podcast!

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Why the I, IV, V Progression Resets Your Ear to a New Key

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