{"id":48030,"date":"2024-05-22T01:10:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T23:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edwinm29.sg-host.com\/?p=48030"},"modified":"2025-07-23T18:46:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:46:49","slug":"how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"How to play broken chords on piano?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #103133;color:#103133\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano\/#What_are_broken_chords\" >What are broken chords?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano\/#Why_broken_chords_matter_in_piano_music\" >Why broken chords matter in piano music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano\/#Playing_broken_chords_in_different_time_signatures\" >Playing broken chords in different time signatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano\/#Common_patterns_with_broken_chords_to_inspire_beginner_pianists\" >Common patterns with broken chords to inspire beginner pianists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/blog\/how-to-play-broken-chords-on-piano\/#Practice_strategies_for_broken_chords\" >Practice strategies for broken chords<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken chords are an essential part of piano technique. They are characterized by their staggered note execution. This staggered approach adds rhythm and fresh textural qualities to compositions, making broken chords a crucial piano skill for you to know. If you\u2019re new to broken chords you\u2019re in luck, Skoove is here to help. This article will cover what broken chords are, how to use them, the role they play in compositions as well as some helpful practice techniques. Let\u2019s get started! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=&quot;componentContainer&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;row&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;h2Notable&quot;&gt;Start your musical journey&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fall in love with the music -&lt;\/strong&gt; Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Enjoy interactive piano lessons -&lt;\/strong&gt; Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords &amp; more.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get real-time feedback -&lt;\/strong&gt; Skoove&#039;s feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;column&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;846&quot; class=&quot;alignnone size-large&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;skooveButton skooveButtonWithin&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;Book a trial lesson&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=btf&amp;utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&amp;t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&amp;st=No%20credit%20card%20required!&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;Book a trial lesson&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;small&gt;No credit card details required&lt;\/small&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:577,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class=\"componentContainer\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"column\"><div class=\"h2Notable\">Start your musical journey<\/div><ul><li><span><strong>Fall in love with the music -<\/strong> Learn your favorite songs, at a level suitable for you.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Enjoy interactive piano lessons -<\/strong> Explore courses covering music theory, technique chords & more.<\/span><\/li><li><span><strong>Get real-time feedback -<\/strong> Skoove's feedback tells you what went well and what needs practice.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"column\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/optimized\/iPhone15-1A-3-800.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" \/><\/div><\/div><small><\/small><a class=\"skooveButton skooveButtonWithin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Book a trial lesson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=btf&utm_campaign=7d-blog-npd&t=Start%20a%207%20day%20free%20trial&st=No%20credit%20card%20required!\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a trial lesson<\/a><small>No credit card details required<\/small><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_broken_chords\"><\/span><strong>What are broken chords?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a broken chord in music? A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chord<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is multiple notes played simultaneously. When these notes are played one after the other, we call it a broken chord. This pattern can be ascending, descending, or any combination of the two.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the basic structure of piano broken chords, you need to be able to recognize the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">root, third, fifth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and possibly additional notes that make up some <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/chord-extensions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extended chords<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let\u2019s take a look at an example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48134\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cmaj.png\" alt=\"Cmaj\" width=\"143\" height=\"186\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/c-major-chord-on-piano\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C major chord<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> broken chord example like this one would be played as individual notes C, E and G in succession. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48142 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/C-major-chord.png\" alt=\" C major chord\" width=\"562\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/C-major-chord.png 997w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/C-major-chord-300x101.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/C-major-chord-768x260.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/C-major-chord-640x216.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_broken_chords_matter_in_piano_music\"><\/span><strong>Why broken chords matter in piano music<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken chords are extremely useful and can add a more nuanced emotional undertone than standard <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/piano-chords\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">block chord<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> playing. Knowing how to play broken chords on piano is essential for pianists at all levels, it not only enhances technical proficiency but can also contribute significantly to the depth and nuance of a musical interpretation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken chords can be used and adapted in a wide array of musical contexts. In classical music, broken chords can provide lush, romantic backdrops. In contrast, in contemporary genres like pop or jazz, they can be used more rhythmically to add more groove or drive to a piece. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playing_broken_chords_in_different_time_signatures\"><\/span><b>Playing broken chords in different time signatures<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To play broken chords you will need to understand how <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/time-signatures-explained\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time signatures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work. For instance, a broken chord played with each note corresponding to each beat in a 4\/4 or 3\/4 creates a steady and <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/rhythm-in-music\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predictable rhythm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is ideal for beginners or for establishing a calm, steady pace in a piece with broken chords. Have a go at this example, and the above, of a broken C major chord in both 4\/4 and 3\/4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48166 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-4-time-signature.png\" alt=\"4-4 time signature\" width=\"611\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-4-time-signature.png 948w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-4-time-signature-300x84.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-4-time-signature-768x214.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4-4-time-signature-640x178.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Broken chords in compound time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time signatures like 6\/8 or 9\/9 are compound time signatures. These time signatures divide measures into threes. Playing broken chords in these time signatures involves not only playing the notes of the chord in sequence but also aligning them with the compound rhythm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, playing a broken chord in a 6\/8 time signature may involve playing two notes of the chord per beat, resulting in a waltz-like rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48177 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound.png\" alt=\"broken chord in a 6\/8 time signature\" width=\"1600\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound.png 1600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound-300x33.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound-1024x113.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound-768x84.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound-1536x169.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Broken-chords-in-compound-640x70.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning how these differences in time signature work is extremely important if you want to apply and adapt broken chords to your favourite songs. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Game of Triads &amp; The 6\/8 Time Signature\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/911530153?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Start free trial\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd\"><span class='mb-text'>Start free trial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_patterns_with_broken_chords_to_inspire_beginner_pianists\"><\/span><strong>Common patterns with broken chords to inspire beginner pianists<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of broken chords in music. Common examples of these are good for beginners to learn as they help improve hand coordination. Let\u2019s examine these three common broken chord patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arpeggio<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An arpeggio is a broken chord where you play the notes one at a time ascending or descending, or both. It\u2019s one of the most common variations of the broken chord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-75295 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G.png\" alt=\"Arpeggio, C, E, G\" width=\"230\" height=\"93\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a C major arpeggio is played as C, E, G and can extend across octaves like this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arpeggios are great for building smooth finger technique and are also great for warm-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alberti bass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alberti bass is a common classical pattern. It follows a specific sequence. The sequence can be thought of in scale degrees but it&#8217;s easier to just think lowest, highest, middle then highest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In C major, this would be C, G, E, G repeated like this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-75319 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alberti-bass-e1753287513499.png\" alt=\"Alberti bass\" width=\"489\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alberti-bass-e1753287513499.png 802w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alberti-bass-e1753287513499-300x162.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alberti-bass-e1753287513499-768x415.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alberti-bass-e1753287513499-640x346.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s usually played as a left hand pattern and provides a flowing broken chord accompaniment beneath a melody. It can often be found in works like Beethoven&#8217;s Sonatine No. 5. and many other <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/easy-piano-songs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">piano songs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Skoove,<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Symphony no.5\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/641798682?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Start free trial\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd\"><span class='mb-text'>Start free trial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pop pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop-style broken chords use simple rhythms and repeated patterns to create a steady, flowing feel without using block chords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75303 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern.png\" alt=\"C, E, G, E pop pattern\" width=\"728\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern.png 1600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern-300x92.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern-1024x316.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern-768x237.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern-1536x473.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/C-E-G-E-pop-pattern-640x197.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Broken chord progressions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A broken chord <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/chord-progressions-on-piano\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">piano progression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often follows familiar patterns found in various musical styles, like the ones we have just looked at.\u00a0 For example, if you play this\u00a0 I \u2013 vi -IV &#8211;\u00a0 V progression you transform a static progression into something more developed and interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48158\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord.png\" alt=\"Common broken chord \" width=\"1600\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord.png 1600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord-300x58.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord-1024x198.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord-768x148.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord-1536x297.png 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Common-broken-chord-640x124.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A broken chord <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/rest-symbols\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symbol in sheet music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the same as for block chords. However, the way they are played differentiates them. Recognizing these symbols and understanding how to play them in a broken manner is key to mastering this technique. You will have to use all the knowledge you have learned in this article to apply it to chord progress. This will take practice so broken chord patterns become familiar. Then you can incorporate them into your playing seamlessly. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_strategies_for_broken_chords\"><\/span><b>Practice strategies for broken chords<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all things piano, consistent practice is essential to master broken chords. A variety of exercises and drills can help with this process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with simple arpeggios played one note at a time to get comfortable with the finger movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you get better practice with more complex chord structures and progressions, varying the rhythm and speed to challenge your skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then practice the same broken chord pattern in both 4\/4 and 6\/8 time signatures. This can provide insight into how rhythm influences the feel of the chord.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also play broken chords with different dynamic levels (piano, forte, crescendo, etc.) this will help master expressive playing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are more comfortable you can move your broken chords through as many keys and tonalities as you like.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you incorporate broken chords into your playing, focus on the practical applications, how they can vary the texture of a piece, provide rhythmic interest and enrich harmonic progressions. Through consistent practice and exploration of different styles, broken chords become a valuable tool in your musical toolkit. If you need any help, Skoove is always here with handy tips, articles or lessons on any of the topics in this article. Keep up the good work and happy playing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\"><iframe title=\"Skoove\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/479012867?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='maxbutton-1-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Start free trial\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skoove.com\/en\/auth\/register_promotion?coupon=7d-blog-npd\"><span class='mb-text'>Start free trial<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Author of this blog post:<\/strong><br \/>\nSusana P\u00e9rez Posada<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6965 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Susana-Pe\u0301rez-Posada-1.png\" alt=\"Susana P\u00e9rez Posada\" width=\"212\" height=\"217\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With over seven years in piano education and a deep passion for music therapy, Susana brings a unique blend of expertise to Skoove. A graduate in Music Therapy from SRH Hochschule Heidelberg and an experienced classical pianist from Universidad EAFIT, she infuses her teaching with a holistic approach that transcends traditional piano lessons. In her writings for Skoove, Susana combines her rich musical knowledge with engaging storytelling, enriching the learning experience for pianists of all levels. Away from the piano, she loves exploring new places and immersing herself in a good book, believing these diverse experiences enhance her creative teaching style.<\/p>\n<div class=\"editorSection\">Edited and fact-checked by Matthew Dickman, composer, arranger, educator and multi-instrumentalist whose works have been performed by orchestras around the world.<br \/>\nPublished by Lydia Ogn from the Skoove team<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Broken chords are an essential part of piano technique. They are characterized by their staggered note execution. This staggered approach adds rhythm and fresh textural qualities to compositions, making broken chords a crucial piano skill for you to know. If you\u2019re new to broken chords you\u2019re in luck, Skoove is here to help. 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