Improve Piano Hand Independence | Stride, Oom-Pah! & Arpeggio Patterns Tutorial

Master piano hand independence with rhythm patterns, chord progressions & displacement exercises
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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

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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.

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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

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