Beginner piano chords: G, D, Em and C

Hayden Keys starts with four chords: G, D, Em and C. In the key of G major they are chords 1, 5, 6 and 4, so the loop is called 1 - 5 - 6 - 4 (I - V - vi - IV). It sits under a huge number of pop songs.

Chord	Notes
G	G - B - D
D	D - F# - A
Em	E - G - B
C	C - E - G

How to practise

Find middle C first.
Play each chord with fingers 1, 3 and 5 of your right hand.
Loop G - D - Em - C slowly, then add the root note in your left hand.

Songs that use the 1-5-6-4 pattern

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