(101) Intro video

Introduction

• Welcome message from Gabby.

• Purpose: To teach various piano accompaniment patterns.

• Acknowledgment of the Marisa method, taught by Gabby's internship director at RGB Music Therapy.

Overview of Patterns

• Total of five accompaniment patterns will be covered.

• Patterns will be demonstrated using a C chord.

• Each pattern will have associated videos and a YouTube playlist for further learning.

Piano Accompaniment Patterns

1. Downbeat Quarter Pattern

• Description: Traditional pattern played on the downbeat.

• Left Hand: Plays the C chord (C, G) on the downbeat.

• Right Hand: Plays quarter notes.

• Count Example: 2, 3, 4, and 1, 2, 3, 4.

• Variations: Can also be played in 3/4 time: 1, 2, 3, 1.

2. Alternating Bass Pattern

• Description: Useful for country or folk songs.

• Left Hand: Alternates playing the root and fifth of the bass.

• Right Hand: Plays the C chord (C, E, G) in between bass notes.

• Key Point: Nature of the pattern adds movement to the accompaniment.

3. The Rock Pattern

• Description: A "rocking" feel or swing to the rhythm.

• Left Hand: Plays the bass, with an option to alternate.

• Right Hand: Think of it as creating a rhythm that mimics rocking a baby.

• Imagery: Picture the motion as gentle, creating a laid-back feel.

4. Boom Chuck Chuck Pattern

• Description: Mimics the sound of a guitar playing.

• Left Hand: Plays bass notes on the "boom."

• Right Hand: Performs the "chuck, chuck" rhythm.

• Count Example: Think of playing it in a typical song structure on beats 3.

5. Arpeggio Pattern

• Description: More advanced pattern involving hand movement.

• Left Hand: Plays the chord (either root note or entire chord).

• Right Hand: Main movement consists of playing root, middle, fifth, middle.

• Movement Sequencing: Root, middle, root, fifth, middle, root, middle.

• Practice Tip: Start with whole chords and simplify with just the bass note for practice.

Conclusion

• Review of patterns to be demonstrated individually.

• Encouragement for viewers to practice and improve their piano skills using these patterns.