Improve Piano Hand Independence | Stride, Oom-Pah! & Arpeggio Patterns Tutorial
Master piano hand independence with rhythm patterns, chord progressions & displacement exercises Get handwritten notes for this exercise! Support on Patreon for detailed practice materials. Develop strong hand independence and coordination through systematic rhythm patterns and melodic exercises. This comprehensive workout focuses on the Andalusian cadence (D minor - C major - Bb major - A major) with multiple left hand patterns and right hand displacement techniques. Chord Progression: D minor - C major - Bb major - A major (Andalusian Cadence) Scale degrees: i - VIIb- VIb - V7 ▶️ Related Videos & Playlists 🙌🏽 Hand Independence Lessons - • Hand Independence ============================= Left Hand Patterns Covered: Quarter note pulse and eighth notes Umpa pattern (alternating bass-chord) Jumping jacks rhythm (outer-inner 16th notes) Arpeggio pattern (Low-High-Middle-High) Stride piano technique Right Hand Exercises: Sarega (1-2-3) and Garesa (3-2-1) melodic patterns Displacement practice at different beat subdivisions Hit points: on the 1, end of 1, on the 2, end of 2, on the 3, end of 3, on the 4, end of 4 Syncopation and off-beat placement Key Concepts: Time feel and beat division (divide by 2, 3, 4) Sink points and coordination challenges Body movement and pulse awareness Wrist motion for eighth notes (upstroke/downstroke) Relaxed hand position and technique Practice Tips: Move your head and tap your foot to internalize pulse Start slow with each pattern before combining hands Practice each displacement point separately Record yourself during improvisation Combine structured exercises with free improvisation Advanced Techniques: Sing and play for ear training Improvise over the chord progression Replicate sung melodies on piano Explore different modes and scales over the progression Perfect for pianists looking to strengthen coordination, develop rhythmic precision, and build independence between hands. Suitable for beginners learning basic patterns and advanced players working on displacement and improvisation. 🎹 Resources: Hand Independence Playlist: [link] Free Tutorial Section (organized by topic): [link] Patreon (handwritten notes): [link] 🎓 Nathaniel School of Music: Live online and in-person classes available Contact course advisors: [link] 📱 Subscribe for piano technique tutorials, exercises, and music theory lessons. #PianoTechnique #HandIndependence #PianoExercises #PianoCoordination #StrideGPiano #PianoPatterns #RhythmExercises #PianoLessons #LearnPiano #PianoTutorial #NathanielSchoolOfMusic #PianoPractice #MusicTheory #PianoWorkout ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses — Everything for Life Bundle A complete library of structured lessons across Piano, Theory, Ear Training and more - https://www.nathanielschool.com/membe... 🏡 Explore Our YouTube Channel Watch detailed tutorials, performances and guided practice sessions - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ============================= 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music Join our lessons, workshops and guided programs across instruments and levels - https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📚 All Our YouTube Lessons in One Place Browse 1000+ tutorials arranged by level, topic and genre for easy learning - https://free-music-lessons.nathaniels... ⏳ 00:00 - Performance 00:36 - Introduction & What is Hand Independence 00:47 - Challenges in Hand Coordination 01:15 - Time Feel & Beat Division Concepts 02:58 - Two Handed Piano Essentials 03:36 - D Minor Chord Foundation 03:48 - Andalusian Cadence 04:02 - Working Out Pulse & Time Feel 04:48 - Quarter Notes & Eighth Notes Practice 06:13 - Jumping Jacks Rhythm (16th Notes) 06:45 - Arpeggio Pattern - Low High Middle Hig 08:03 - Stride Piano Pattern 09:23 - Right Hand Melody 09:39 - Sa-re-ga / Ga-re-sa 10:01 - Combining Right Hand with Left Hand Patterns 10:39 - Ga-Re-Sa of each chord 11:18 - 1 & 2 Hit Points 11:46 - All the LH Patterns with the RH Melody 12:48 - Displacement & Syncopation Practice 13:05 - Hit Points at Different Beat Subdivisions 13:29 - & of 1, On of 2, & of 2 Practice 15:07 - Left Hand block chords 16:50 - Stride with Full Chord Progression 17:41 - Improvisation & Sing and Play 17:54 - Practice Routine 18:20 - Improvisation & Sing and Play 19:00 - Ear Training Through Voice 20:22 - Recap & Resources 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 👨👩👧👦 Follow me on Instagram: / jasonzac 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 📧 Customised & Private Classes: [email protected] 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB