Root – 5th – higher root – 5th. (Example in C: C - G - C - G)
LH plays root on beat 1. RH plays chord on beat 2. LH plays 5th on beat 3. RH plays chord on beat 4. pop piano accompaniment patterns pdf
(LH plays bass on beat 1 optionally). Pattern 5: Syncopated (Off-Beat) Pattern Feel: Gospel, neo-soul, R&B (John Legend, Alicia Keys). Root – 5th – higher root – 5th
Plays chords on beats 1 & 3 (or not at all). Pattern 3: The Pop Rock "8th Note" Stride Feel: Driving, energetic (Billy Joel, Elton John). R&B (John Legend