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Tiko
12-02-2008, 08:43 AM
Hi all!

This one is very simple like my previous one, but can do magic.

So let's keep it as simple as possible. Let's take the first 5 notes of the C-major scale, which would be C D E F G. (Of course you can do this with the scale of your choice)

Left hand goes 5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4 and so on, so it runs back and forth the scale.
On the right hand, take this pattern: 1-2-3-4-5-4-5-4-3-2. Keep the same tempo on both hands.

(Didn't bother to notate this, I think you guys will get it :tongue:)

So it goes "out of rhythm" and mainly for beginners it's hard to keep it in sync.

But while doing this, sing the notes you play in one hand and try not to think about the other hand you're not singing, try to get it rock solid. And of course while singing the notes change the hand you sing with every once in a while so it stays more interesting. :smile:

And of course increase tempo on the way so it doesn't get too easy :smile:

Hope you'll understand!



- Tiko

mmichaelc
12-02-2008, 08:58 AM
I was about to say that looks odd until I read on. I'll have to give it a try.

Cheers!

Tiko
12-02-2008, 09:17 AM
I was about to say that looks odd until I read on. I'll have to give it a try.

Cheers!

Yeah well it kinda is odd isn't it :biggrin:
Just something that I came up just a minute ago while playing, so I thought I'd share it with you guys!


- Tiko

arroyomusic
01-24-2009, 02:35 AM
Tiko, thanks for the lesson. Keep um coming! -Arroyo-

orphe
01-24-2009, 02:18 PM
hey thats really good, keep practicing folks