whoever said pianos were just for
classical music door slams Mary’s dress
leaves
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
ten piano sections in rock
you
for this list we’re looking at those
bits from songs that rocked the classic
piano sound hey any part intro solo or
otherwise goes we are excluding keyboard
sections however as those are for
another list so sorry van Halen we will
jump another day
number 10 November rain guns and roses
talk about classic rock with a
commanding sound the piano section of
this power ballad stays true to the hard
rock sound of Guns N’Roses and also has
a rock-and-roll feel
I can see in the
the section itself is especially
impressive with its core driven melody
and true piano technique both of which
leaves the audience wondering did we
just hear that from a Guns N’Roses song
yes you did and we will come back to it
time and time again
or at least we will every November
number nine school Supertramp you want
peaceful here is peaceful with a piano
parts so tranquil we want nothing more
from this song than to close our eyes
and think of space much like what we see
on the cover of schools parents album
crime of the century building a
comfortable listening environment for
the audience the track delivers without
being boastful about its piano abilities
it stays true to pianos rollin rock and
we are grateful to have the super trap
number on our playlist whenever we want
to lay back and relax
number eight clocks Coldplay
of course we’ve got to mention this the
Coldplay classic speaks to music fans
everywhere whether you’re into rock pop
or another genre
embracing consistent arpeggio style in a
relaxed key to fit the mood the intro to
clocks grasp at our hearts from the
first time we heard it and inspires us
to think about time
although initially coming into the song
on its own the piano ultimately takes
over the intro even as the drums and
bass come in without a doubt this is a
powerful piano section that rocked its
purpose
number seven walking in Memphis
mark cone know my blue suede shoes and
go to the play
Cohen can play need we say more
embracing it’s moving arpeggios this
song is serene soothing and enjoyable to
listen to it goes to those junior
followed him up to the gates of
Graceland thanks to his incredible piano
abilities walking in Memphis certainly
delivers it also allows Cohn to stay
true to rock as a pianist who can
emotionally impact his audience while
making them feel comfortable about the
impact as well true
we’ll return to this song over and over
again when we feel blue and it will make
us want to travel to Tennessee because
of it Wow
thanks cone you give us reason to like
piano music
number six piano man Billy Joel it’s
nine o’clock on a Saturday
regular crowd shuffles in
we could have undoubtedly chosen any of
the other numerous Billy Joel piano
classics like New York state of mind I’m
in a New York state of mind but this is
the one that takes the cake though all
of pianoman is one big piano masterpiece
it’s the introduction and solo
interludes that make this song a rocking
classic
with impressive techniques using scales
and cord paws is Jules soft rocking tune
is the definition of musical perfection
you can sing us a song because you’re
the piano man but keep rocking that
piano Billie and never change on us
number five don’t stop believin journey
when you’re an 80s band that wants a hit
that distinguishes itself from other
songs of the time what do you do you
write a commanding chord pounding piano
section that inspires and directs your
melody
hold on here oh stop all evens piano
section builds the foundation for it too
this is my ticket out of this town theme
through its widely used and heralded one
five six four chord progression
thanks to its unforgettable and anthemic
nature the piano-based rock ballad will
be played for generations to come and it
will always make a sitting audience
stand up
number four let it be the Beatles when I
find myself in times of trouble mother
Mary comes to me
remember that inspiring chord
progression that we just mentioned well
this song empowers itself by using the
pattern as well with an unassuming
melody that playfully catches the
audience off-guard considering it’s a
rock song let it be is simple yet
soothing
by keeping it simple in the key of C
with it’s peaceful message much like in
John Lennon’s Imagine what more can we
ask for from the Fab Four how about some
moving lyrics to compliment its soothing
melody when we find ourselves in times
of trouble this Beatles classic will
always get replay
you
number three great balls of fire Jerry
Lee Lewis
it may not be simple but it sure catches
our ear Jerry Lee Lewis is incredible
piano prowess is evident in his multiple
piano sections that command the melody
in this track
he also insightful he provides context
of the 1950s 12-bar blues pattern by
actually breaking free of it this
results in a masterpiece to remember for
audiences
meanwhile that opening riff it builds
the suspense and boy does it deliver
thanks to its piano section this is a
timeless classic and we shall not forget
it anytime soon
number two Leila Derek and the Dominos
it’s hard not to think of that classic
Goodfellas scene when this tune plays
right and why is that so
piano piano piano
so mellow and simple and yet this melody
plays an active part in moving the
audience emotionally all while providing
a playful contrast to the guitar-driven
first part of the song
with cinch cord boundaries to close off
the melody the blues rock band could not
have ended the song any better or stayed
true to rock and roll in any better way
rock on Derek and rock on dominoes
before we reveal our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
nothing from nothing geez
you
thinking about what a friend had said I
was hoping it was you know
i see a little silhouetto of a man got a
boost an ambush will you do the Fonda
number one tiny dancer Elton John blue
jean baby la lay down could it have been
anyone else Elton John is one of the
most talented musical legends of all
time and this classic delivers on his
piano driven rock and roll mission with
the use of impressive arpeggio and chord
pounding riffs to open the song and back
up his vocals one wonders how he is able
to musically multitask so well we may
never know but what we do know is that
tiny dancer will forever have a spot on
our playlist for as long as we have
musical tastes oh you so real line here
Elton play us out if you will
so do you agree with our list what’s
your favorite rocking piano songs action
vision she dances across the porch as
radio please for more emotionally
soothing top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
classical music door slams Mary’s dress
leaves
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
ten piano sections in rock
you
for this list we’re looking at those
bits from songs that rocked the classic
piano sound hey any part intro solo or
otherwise goes we are excluding keyboard
sections however as those are for
another list so sorry van Halen we will
jump another day
number 10 November rain guns and roses
talk about classic rock with a
commanding sound the piano section of
this power ballad stays true to the hard
rock sound of Guns N’Roses and also has
a rock-and-roll feel
I can see in the
the section itself is especially
impressive with its core driven melody
and true piano technique both of which
leaves the audience wondering did we
just hear that from a Guns N’Roses song
yes you did and we will come back to it
time and time again
or at least we will every November
number nine school Supertramp you want
peaceful here is peaceful with a piano
parts so tranquil we want nothing more
from this song than to close our eyes
and think of space much like what we see
on the cover of schools parents album
crime of the century building a
comfortable listening environment for
the audience the track delivers without
being boastful about its piano abilities
it stays true to pianos rollin rock and
we are grateful to have the super trap
number on our playlist whenever we want
to lay back and relax
number eight clocks Coldplay
of course we’ve got to mention this the
Coldplay classic speaks to music fans
everywhere whether you’re into rock pop
or another genre
embracing consistent arpeggio style in a
relaxed key to fit the mood the intro to
clocks grasp at our hearts from the
first time we heard it and inspires us
to think about time
although initially coming into the song
on its own the piano ultimately takes
over the intro even as the drums and
bass come in without a doubt this is a
powerful piano section that rocked its
purpose
number seven walking in Memphis
mark cone know my blue suede shoes and
go to the play
Cohen can play need we say more
embracing it’s moving arpeggios this
song is serene soothing and enjoyable to
listen to it goes to those junior
followed him up to the gates of
Graceland thanks to his incredible piano
abilities walking in Memphis certainly
delivers it also allows Cohn to stay
true to rock as a pianist who can
emotionally impact his audience while
making them feel comfortable about the
impact as well true
we’ll return to this song over and over
again when we feel blue and it will make
us want to travel to Tennessee because
of it Wow
thanks cone you give us reason to like
piano music
number six piano man Billy Joel it’s
nine o’clock on a Saturday
regular crowd shuffles in
we could have undoubtedly chosen any of
the other numerous Billy Joel piano
classics like New York state of mind I’m
in a New York state of mind but this is
the one that takes the cake though all
of pianoman is one big piano masterpiece
it’s the introduction and solo
interludes that make this song a rocking
classic
with impressive techniques using scales
and cord paws is Jules soft rocking tune
is the definition of musical perfection
you can sing us a song because you’re
the piano man but keep rocking that
piano Billie and never change on us
number five don’t stop believin journey
when you’re an 80s band that wants a hit
that distinguishes itself from other
songs of the time what do you do you
write a commanding chord pounding piano
section that inspires and directs your
melody
hold on here oh stop all evens piano
section builds the foundation for it too
this is my ticket out of this town theme
through its widely used and heralded one
five six four chord progression
thanks to its unforgettable and anthemic
nature the piano-based rock ballad will
be played for generations to come and it
will always make a sitting audience
stand up
number four let it be the Beatles when I
find myself in times of trouble mother
Mary comes to me
remember that inspiring chord
progression that we just mentioned well
this song empowers itself by using the
pattern as well with an unassuming
melody that playfully catches the
audience off-guard considering it’s a
rock song let it be is simple yet
soothing
by keeping it simple in the key of C
with it’s peaceful message much like in
John Lennon’s Imagine what more can we
ask for from the Fab Four how about some
moving lyrics to compliment its soothing
melody when we find ourselves in times
of trouble this Beatles classic will
always get replay
you
number three great balls of fire Jerry
Lee Lewis
it may not be simple but it sure catches
our ear Jerry Lee Lewis is incredible
piano prowess is evident in his multiple
piano sections that command the melody
in this track
he also insightful he provides context
of the 1950s 12-bar blues pattern by
actually breaking free of it this
results in a masterpiece to remember for
audiences
meanwhile that opening riff it builds
the suspense and boy does it deliver
thanks to its piano section this is a
timeless classic and we shall not forget
it anytime soon
number two Leila Derek and the Dominos
it’s hard not to think of that classic
Goodfellas scene when this tune plays
right and why is that so
piano piano piano
so mellow and simple and yet this melody
plays an active part in moving the
audience emotionally all while providing
a playful contrast to the guitar-driven
first part of the song
with cinch cord boundaries to close off
the melody the blues rock band could not
have ended the song any better or stayed
true to rock and roll in any better way
rock on Derek and rock on dominoes
before we reveal our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
nothing from nothing geez
you
thinking about what a friend had said I
was hoping it was you know
i see a little silhouetto of a man got a
boost an ambush will you do the Fonda
number one tiny dancer Elton John blue
jean baby la lay down could it have been
anyone else Elton John is one of the
most talented musical legends of all
time and this classic delivers on his
piano driven rock and roll mission with
the use of impressive arpeggio and chord
pounding riffs to open the song and back
up his vocals one wonders how he is able
to musically multitask so well we may
never know but what we do know is that
tiny dancer will forever have a spot on
our playlist for as long as we have
musical tastes oh you so real line here
Elton play us out if you will
so do you agree with our list what’s
your favorite rocking piano songs action
vision she dances across the porch as
radio please for more emotionally
soothing top 10s published every day be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
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