If you're learning piano, it's easy to focus on melodies and forget that the left hand is often what gives music its groove, movement and character. First 50 Left-Hand Patterns You Should Play on Piano helps developing pianists build the essential accompaniment patterns used across a wide range of musical styles.
Featuring 50 practical left-hand patterns drawn from pop, rock, blues, soul, folk and classical music, this book focuses on the skills you'll actually use when playing songs. Each pattern is presented with standard notation, keyboard diagrams, helpful playing tips and references to famous artists and styles, making it easy to connect new techniques to real music.
Do you want to be one of those pianists who can walk up to a piano and instantly start playing impressive-sounding music? More often than not, the secret isn't flashy right-hand melodies—it's what the left hand is doing underneath. This book focuses on the accompaniment patterns that give songs their movement, groove and emotion, helping you sound more musical sooner. From flowing ballads and pop progressions to classical-style accompaniment patterns, these are the building blocks that countless pianists use every day.
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