Piano Worship Chords

Praise music is written to praise and worship God in a Christian community or environment. It is meant to be powerful and to give praise, worship and thanks to a Mighty God. Since the concept of worship is to glorify God, the actual music must be too.

In piano worship (style) playing, there are many different aspects that make this type of music stand out among the rest.

Rhythm is an important aspect of worship style playing. It makes songs so much more powerful to have strong chords backed up by a strong rhythm. Syncopated rhythms are commonly used, so it is a good idea to have a solid knowledge of different kinds of rhythms when it comes to playing this type of style. Try to listen to other instrumental players to imitate their styles.

Color chords are commonly used. Some of the common ones are, the dominant 7th chords, major 7th and minor 7th chords. When playing the gospel style, you may also dress up your song using arpeggios, runs, fillers, modes, walk down and walk up. When using a run, you must first determine the exact placement within the song.


The worship chord's style uses a number of piano worship chord progressions, but there are a few that are used more predominantly than others. The chord progression I-IV-V is the most popular. And so are I-VI-II-V. Not only are chord progressions important in this style of music, but so are the chords used.