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Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
Intermediate
02:01:09

Getting your two hands to play different things at the same time is one of the biggest challenges for new pianists, and one of the most exciting skills to unlock. This course gives you 36 exercises designed to help your hands line up naturally, so playing with both hands starts to feel easy instead of awkward.

Every exercise uses the same simple chord pattern, which Jonny calls Pop Chord Progression #1. It’s used in hundreds of popular songs, so as you practice each rhythm, you’re also learning patterns you can use in real music. You’ll start with slow, steady rhythms in your right hand, then gradually speed things up with shorter notes and broken chords, a great pattern for playing with other musicians.

Next, you’ll explore fun rhythms in your left hand, including off-beat patterns that give music its catchy, toe-tapping feel. Then you’ll switch roles, keeping a steady beat in your left hand while your right hand plays a variety of rhythms. You’ll finish with triplets, a rhythm that groups notes in threes for a rolling, flowing sound. Sheet music is included, and when you’re ready for more, check out Part 2 here.

Course Objectives
  • Develop two-hand coordination through 36 progressive rhythm exercises
  • Practice pulse patterns in half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes and broken eighth notes
  • Explore left-hand rhythms, including syncopation and counter-melodies
  • Play a variety of right-hand rhythms over a steady left-hand pulse, including triplets
  • Apply every rhythm to Pop Chord Progression #1, used in hundreds of popular songs
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Exercises
  • Rhythm
  • Technique
Featured Reviews

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How a great way on rhythms
Jonny this is so amazing I enjoyed the lessons
A must do set of exercises to build finger coordination.
This set of exercises for me was essential and frustrating at the same time. It took me a "long" time to complete them but but I think that has helped me more. Perseverance and the will to finish means I can play them at a glance now from the sheet. Memory is a different matter!
challenging but essential
I was surprised how much clapping I had to work at to get the rhythms correct. Great course.
Challenging
Syncopation kicked my A... Stick with it and finally got it. Will need to revisit this lesson often. It really helped to get my hands starting to work independently and together at the same time.
Had a lot of Fun
It's a great course for people with classical piano training to fill up some gaps. Some of the techniques were easier and others very challenging. I'm delighted with the results. I'm jumping onto the next one!

Course Lessons

1
Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1 – Lesson 1
13:46

The Chord Progression, Counting Half Notes & 8th Notes

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2
Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1 – Lesson 2
27:12

Left Hand Rhythmic Pattern 1, 2, & 3, With Variations

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3
Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1 – Lesson 3
31:07

Left Hand Rhythmic Pattern 1, 2, & 3, With Variations

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4
Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1 – Lesson 4
27:45

Right Hand Rhythmic Patterns 1-4, With Variations

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5
Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1 – Lesson 5
21:19

Rhythmic Pattern 5 & 6, Triplets

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

How a great way on rhythms
Jonny this is so amazing I enjoyed the lessons
A must do set of exercises to build finger coordination.
This set of exercises for me was essential and frustrating at the same time. It took me a "long" time to complete them but but I think that has helped me more. Perseverance and the will to finish means I can play them at a glance now from the sheet. Memory is a different matter!
challenging but essential
I was surprised how much clapping I had to work at to get the rhythms correct. Great course.
Challenging
Syncopation kicked my A... Stick with it and finally got it. Will need to revisit this lesson often. It really helped to get my hands starting to work independently and together at the same time.
Had a lot of Fun
It's a great course for people with classical piano training to fill up some gaps. Some of the techniques were easier and others very challenging. I'm delighted with the results. I'm jumping onto the next one!
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