Arpeggiated patterns, root-fifth, broken octaves, and syncopated rhythms.

Playing the Root, 5th, Octave, and 10th (or 3rd) in a continuous flowing motion.

It controls the energy of the song, building tension during a chorus and dropping back during a verse. Categorizing the Core Left-Hand Patterns

A well-chosen left-hand pattern fulfills three primary roles:

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