Music · MIDI Keyboard · Lesson 9
One Hand Holds, One Hand Sings
Hold a simple chord while the other hand plays notes.
One idea
Plain-language explanation
Your left hand can be the floor; your right hand can be the storyteller. Start by holding one low C with your left hand while your right hand plays C D E D C. Two hands do not need to be equally busy.
Do this now
Three tiny steps
- Put your left little finger on a low C.
- Hold that key down gently.
- Play C D E D C above it with your right hand.
Two-minute practice
Try it yourself
Hold the low C for one full four-count while your right hand plays the five-note melody once.
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