Griechischer Wein Piano Chords & Patterns

Learn Griechischer Wein in 5 steps

The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.

1
Chords: Cm – Cm7
How it goes
Griechischer Wein sits in C minor: C is home, where the song ends. It goes round 2 chords: Cm is C, Eb and G; Cm7 is C, Eb, G and Bb. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
CmiCm7i7
- CmC · Eb · G
- Cm7C · Eb · G · Bb
19 songs go round the same chords
2
Left hand: Boom-chick
How it goes
Bass, chord, bass, chord: the bounce of ragtime and country. Musicians call it boom-chick (stride & boom-chick), an easy pattern heard in 762 songs of the library.
Boom-chickStride & boom-chick · StrideLeft handEasy
3
Right hand: the chords, held
How it goes
In this song the right hand mostly plays the tune itself. Hold the chords lightly, or play the melody over the left hand.
4
Both hands at 78 BPM
How it goes
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
5
Ending: Ab – Bb – Cm
How it goes
The last chords are bVI – bVII – i, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
AbBbCm
- AbAb · C · Eb
- BbBb · D · F

What chords are in Griechischer Wein?

The loop is Cm – Cm7 (i – i7) in C minor, and the song ends on Ab – Bb – Cm.

What key is Griechischer Wein in?

C minor, at about 78 beats a minute in 2/4.

What does the left hand play in Griechischer Wein?

Boom-chick: boom-chick, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.

Is Griechischer Wein easy to play on piano?

Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 2 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.

Can I hear the real melody of Griechischer Wein?

Yes: "The part you know" plays the main tune of the song from a score, with both hands.