Why Are Piano Worship Chords So Different?
Piano worship chords are different for sure, but why? Pianos are used in worship services throughout the world. Music in general is use as a means of giving praise and worshiping. As you might expect, worship music is a powerful, emotional, spiritual creation. What this means for us is that learning to play piano worship music is not as easy as reading the notes from the sheet. A very important influence in worship music is rhythm. The combination of strong chords with a strong rhythm is very moving. The use of syncopation is prominent in worship music. Basically, by accenting a part of the measure that is usually unstressed, and resting where a beat would normally be stressed, a new, unique rhythm is created. There are a number of chord progressions used in worship music. But not only that, but a number of “color chords” are also used. Many arpeggios are also used. This is accomplished by playing each chord one note at a time instead of all notes at once, as nearly everyone is initial
