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Improvisation

Lesson 18 - Double Chord Pattern

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I. Index


1.  Introduction
2. Step 1: Playing One Chord per Measure
3. Step 2: Playing Two Chords per Measure
4. Conclusion


II. Content


1. Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn a technique to make the left hand parts more interesting when playing songs.
Step 1: You will take a look at "Brother John", in which the left hand plays one chord every measure.
Step 2: You will take a look at what happens when you play a pattern of two chords for every measure with the left hand.


2. Step 1: Playing One Chord per Measure
Below is an animation of "Brother John" with the left hand playing one chord every measure.










3. Step 2: Playing Two Chords per Measure
Below is an animation of "Brother John" with the left hand playing two chords instead of one chord every measure.










4. Conclusion
Congratulations, you have just played "Brother John" using the double chord pattern. This is one of many different patterns you can use to make the songs you play sound more interesting. Try this pattern with other songs as well!


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