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Improvisation

Lesson 20 - Arpeggio Chord Pattern

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I. Index


1.  Introduction
2. Step 1: Playing Notes of a Chord Together
3. Step 2: Playing Notes of a Chord Separately
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 "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", in which the left hand plays all the notes of the chord at the same time.
Step 2: You will take a look at what happens when the left hand plays notes of the chord separately. This can be called playing using an arpeggio pattern.


2. Step 1: Playing Notes of a Chord Together
Below is an animation of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" with the left hand chords being played together.










3. Step 2: Playing Notes of a Chord Separately
Below is an animation of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in which the left hand plays the chords one note at a time.










4. Conclusion
Congratulations, you have just played "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" using the arpeggio 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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