How to Play Piano with a Fake Book - 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know!

[@MJMacNeil]

🤯 Where have you been all my play noodling life. This is just awesome! I'm sold!

[@TomGlander]

Hi Jerald, You've won me over. Just ordered the book. Going to dig in. Really finding your material to be most excellent. :)

[@cw6317]

It is the far too coolest pianoplay that i see and hear. Glad i got to this video and the site where the relevant books one can buy and i did. It's really fun and ...... he is a great teacher!

[@julieharris47]

Thank you Gerald, I’m 82 trying to teach a 50 blind lady, we are at Twinkle Twinkle stage, and enjoying the experience.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful experience and enjoy the process. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks - Jerald

[@rosaleetequillo3726]

Hi Jerald! Thank you very much for sending me the free downloadables.. will check soon! Best regards from Philippines!

[@cartermechanics]

Jerald....Bravo! Very beautiful. Your passion inspired me! I bought Your 2 fantastic books included this one "100 Left Hand Patterns..... I am 53 y and found inspiration from You, bought recently Hammond SK Pro to see where it leads.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Thanks again! - Jerald

[@mimilynn6999]

I got this book today for Christmas. Looking forward to getting started. I am 58 and just started playing a year and a half ago.

[@JeraldSimon]

Mimi, That is wonderful! I’m excited you are playing piano. Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything! I will be posting several videos here on my KZbin channel showing several of these left hand patterns and how to use fake books and lead sheets. Let me know if you need anything!

[@musicismylife17blue]

I am SOLD!!! I am a music teacher (I teach elementary music). Voice is my primary instrument and I have Intermediate piano skills and just from what you showed in the first 16 minutes I KNOW I will improve if I follow this book. I can't wait to buy this wonderful resource.

[@JeraldSimon]

musicismylife17blue - Thank you for your comment. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Brilliant lesson. Merci beaucoup.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you! I hope it helps. Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@joanjohnstone7241]

Hi there Jerald, I received your fantastic book today! I have been struggling to understand how to apply the chord progressions to a lead sheet. NOBODY tells you how!! You have though - and thank you SO MUCH!!! Kindest regards from Joan in Lincoln U.K. Aged : 76 - Still trying to learn!!

[@patriciaann6380]

Hello Joan reading your comment has convinced me to buy this book 😊 I quite agree that not many tutorials explain how to voice the chords in a lead sheet , thank you.

[@eaacowboys]

Sir Jerald, I hope that you can teach this senior citizen the motivation and enjoyment of the left hand piano. tnx EdA

[@JeraldSimon]

Thanks!

[@hongkongtennis]

Well done Jerald. I have been teaching myself from books, and it’s always driven me nuts that every time someone showed a new technique I had to learn a new tune. As a beginner I wasn’t smart enough to know I didn’t need to do that. I often thought that wh3n I figured it out I would write a book with one song played 100 different ways, an$ you’ve done it. Thanks. I’m off to Amazon now.......what a wonderful world we live in. I’ve discovered it ordered it and paid for it and now awaiting delivery, all on my iPad in 5 minutes.

[@julieandpaulbeard7900]

This is incredible.

[@earlyvotemn]

THE BOOK ROCKS! Jerald, once I started playing, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in a minor key using E flat, A flat, and B flat I was hooked, and I turned another corner with improvisation. So much fun. This is a good example how sometimes I can't see what is right in front of my face (symptom of mild autism for me). Jerald how old were you when you feel like you went from being good to be a professional? Was that feeling synonymous with what others were telling you? Thanks Jerald. Peace! Dale

[@krisblair5468]

This is great information! 😊

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@krisblair5468]

@@JeraldSimon I would like to buy the spiral bound “100 Left Hand Pattern . . .” Book. I checked with Chesbro’s & Amazon & they don’t seem to have the spiral bound book. I also tried your website. Can you tell me where I can purchase it? Thanks. Kris Blair. 😊

[@martinreith8970]

Totally mind blowing what is possible! To take a simple composition like Bach's Minuett or the Largo from the New World Symphony and play it in such a beautiful and moving way, it is seriously impressive. And I am convinced, it is within reach for those who will apply themselves to what is shown here.

[@JeraldSimon]

Martin Reith - Thank you so much! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@cn1577]

I just bought this book, and have so much fun with it. Tks JS . It is awesome for songs in 4/4 rhythm. There are a few of 3/4 patterns. I picked out 2 or 3 best patterns in each section & try to memorize them. However, if your song is in 3/4 , 6/8.... you have to know how to change it into 4/4. It requires higher level of music theory knowledge. For now, I wish he will publish another 100 patterns book for those compound rhythms, or video to show us how to change the rhythm of the song. And, the embellished techniques for the right hand book would be a complete set. 😊

[@caroltatum3596]

you made me smile watching your video, thanks for the smiles. Great video.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thanks for watching. I hope this helped! Thanks - Jerald

[@Kw-solo]

Thank you

[@JeraldSimon]

You are welcome!

[@vmakmusic]

Just bought your book from Amazon, cant wait til it's delivered ;)

[@JeraldSimon]

V Mak Thank you. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great rest of your week! - Jerald

[@LPCOLEGADO]

@Jerald Simon, I've been looking for a solo piano music patterns book to help me compose original mood piano music. I found this book via Google. I got more info from your website and this video. The "100 patterns" will give me the breakthrough so I bought it (pdf). Thanks for creating this book... and your KZbin channel which I subscribed to so I also learn more from your videos.

[@JeraldSimon]

@ColegadoMusic, Thanks for your comment. I hope this book helps you compose your original mood piano music. I have received feedback from many composer who are using this book to help them compose music using the various left hand patterns. I'd love your feedback. Have a great week. Thanks so much!

[@liranMashina]

i have just ordered the book ,thank you , i loved your style .

[@pianist7137]

your left hand patterns book is really good, you should make one for right hand as well to go along with it! very useful learning and teaching material.

[@JeraldSimon]

Pianist7137 Thank you! I have already started working on a book for right hand patterns, licks, riffs, and ornamentations. I should finish that book later this year. Thanks again! - Jerald

[@pianist7137]

Jerald Simon sounds great, looking forward to it!

[@yeescanbydoozone9755]

I find your tutorials more practical than the others. do you have an ebook link or pdf downloadable that I can buy? I'm here in the Philippines and there might be issues with the shipping and delivery time.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you so much! Here is a link where you can purchase my books as PDF downloads: musicmotivation.com/product-category/pdf-downloadable-books/ - Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks - Jerald

[@GUPRPEET-Singh]

Wow...what an awesome video... subscribed... thank u

[@JeraldSimon]

Gurpreet Singh - Thank you so much. I hope this video helps. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@michaelmascarenhas1281]

Hi Simon I am a guitarist,, it is very impressive,, has the book any CD, MP3,, any links to website? Michael

[@Solomon.Y_Music]

Teaching jolly with your students super very nice good got bless you bro...

[@JeraldSimon]

solomony musicks Thank you!

[@brucegreaves3204]

Brilliant,thank you so much.

[@JeraldSimon]

You are welcome! I hope this helps. - Jerald

[@leena-godsmusicismylife7556]

Impressed at first sight👌(Reviews also helped in Amazon site). Ordered the book today. Thank you for your book👍👍☺️

[@JeraldSimon]

Leena, Thank you for your comment. I'd love to know your thoughts about the book. I am creating more videos like this one where I demonstrate how to take the various left hand patterns and use them with the 100 songs from the Fake Book section (or any fake book or lead sheet music you have at home). If you have any questions, please let me know. I'm here to help if you have questions about the patterns or would like to know more. You can contact me on my website at musicmotivation.com. After you receive the book and have had a chance to use it, I'd love to receive a review from you on Amazon and my website we could share - if you'd be willing to. Thanks again for watching! Let me know if you need anything.

[@MrMikomi]

Sounds good. The caveat is that it takes a lot of time and effort to practise everything in all 12 keys. For adult learners I think this depressingly standard advice might be self-defeating as we simply do not have the time and are likely to get discouraged and give up because really if you practice everything in all 12 keys how long is it going to take to plough through all exercises? I forget exactly who but one of the world's greatest songwriters could only play in one key. Back in early twentieth century. Edit - it was Irving Berlin.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you for your reply. It definitely is not a requirement to play everything in every key, but I do strongly recommend doing it. I don't want anyone to feel discouraged at all. I don't expect piano players to instantly be able to play in every key or spend all of their time trying. I apologize if it sounded like that. Being able to play something in all key signatures was something my father challenged me to do when I was younger (he had been a professional musician and wanted me to be able to take a song and transpose it to any key signature). I'm grateful I learned how to do it and do challenge my own students to try to play their songs in other key signatures, but I understand not everyone has the time to do it. It's fun to try for those who do have the time. I know it takes some time, initially, to learn the key signatures but the pattern is the same so once you know the key signature, the scale, and the patterns, it's pretty easy to do. I usually tell students just to take everything up half a step at a time and only try one key change in the beginning. Some students do and some students don't and that's perfectly fine. I completely understand either way. I know many great pianists who only play in one key signature and they are fantastic. I personally love playing in all key signatures and enjoy composing in every key signature as well because different key signatures have a different sound and feel for different genres and styles of music (and for my voice range when I am singing my songs as well - I will compose the songs in the key that is the best range for my voice). If you'd like to, you can visit this link on my website to download some free piano music I have composed: musicmotivation.com/product-category/free/ - I hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks again for the comment.

[@JeraldSimon]

@@AG-ur1lj Thank you for your comment and kind words. I do my best to try and respond to everyone - if I can, but sometimes it takes me a little longer to get back in touch with everyone. I think everything you said is absolutely fantastic and great, sound advice everyone should remember. I loved everything you said, especially: "The most helpful advice that I’ve ever received as a fellow adult-leaner would be this: have a goal. A song or handful of songs you want to learn, an ability you cover, perhaps maybe you just want to to be able to improvise. Then, only work on the most useful information you find, and do it in a way you find the most useful to you. Once you reach your short-term goal, rinse and repeat. You will never be as good as you want to be, nobody is. After all, it’s the aspiration to play something you cannot play that started your musical journey and there’s no reason to think that the same mentality won’t continue to motivate you to progress. But at the same time, if you stick with learning the next accessible step until you master it for a year or two, you will always find yourself playing something you did not think you would be able to play a year or two ago." There is so much to learn on the piano - or any instrument for that matter, and as we continue to learn, we will get better and improve on our own time-table. The key is to have FUN and enjoy what we are doing. I tell students and even piano teachers, that if they are not having fun doing something, they need to step back and remember to play for the fun of it. It's in sharing our love of music with others and how making our own music or playing our favorite music makes us feel in the process. That is the key. It helps us enjoy the process of learning scales and chords and understanding how all of the pieces fit together. It's a fun musical journey we can enjoy throughout our lives. Thank you again for comment. I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@joeythehat9]

I'm an adult beginner with about 9 dedicated months of practice. You're all correct. I don't have the time to sit and drill through scales, arpeggios, inversions, etc in all 12 keys but I can see how much better of a player I'd be if I did. So my approach has been to work on a couple keys at a time depending on the pieces I wanted to learn. The songs that I REALLY wanted to learn ended up being in C maj/A min, C# min, Db maj, Eb min (Moonlight Sonata, Prelude 28 no20, Prelude 28 no 4, Waltz 17, Clair de Lune, a few others). So now I'm pretty familiar with reading/playing those keys and similar keys now. If I had a burning passion to play other songs I would have learned those keys instead. Just my experience.

[@terrywilliams7240]

​@@JeraldSimon I too truly appreciate your dedication and effort. I am 71 and just starting. I played alto sax in high school so the treble was not too difficult. My son took lessons and we bought a yamaha grand disklavier for him, he is gone now so I am using it. I also have a keyboard but I am putting more time on the acoustic. I had a couple of lessons and then the pandemic stopped it for now. There is so much out there online to learn it is confusing but I really enjoy your style. Any advice for an older fellow who has has a couple of lessons and just wants to be able to set down and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the piano. My health is good and I have very good manual dexterity. thanks for your help.

[@guuskoning1]

It would be nice if I could see the notes you play with your right hand. Do you always use four fingers, three for the chord and your pinky for the note from the melody?

[@juliewood823]

Omg awesome - will look into getting the book. LOVE your teaching style😀

[@JeraldSimon]

Julie Wood Thanks so much for commenting! You are so kind. Let me know what you think about the book. I hope you have a wonderful week!

[@durhamviking1809]

This book is amazing. I'm playing piano up to grade 6 so far where basically you learn scales and 3 classical pieces, along with theory and aural tests. However....I could not sit in front of a song with chords like a Dylan song or standards and play the song I would just stab the left hand chord or play octaves whilst the right played yhe vocal melody which sounds thin and bland. Now I feel like I could take a fake book or lead sheets and play any song and it would dound interesting to the listener.

[@JeraldSimon]

That is wonderful! I hope you are enjoying this book. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Thanks so much! - Jerald

[@matthewclarke5008]

I'm the same except I went all the way to LMus, it's not your fault, it's because improvisation is neglected in the classical education system.

[@yvonnevazsaxena6712]

You are an amazing teacher. Just love the way you explain everything, to make it seem so easy, although it would be really tuff to take all this in. There's so much to learn, but one step at a time. One day at a time, and to keep at it, is what's important. Thanks for the video and your great and unique ways of showing us how to go about playing the piano.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you so much for your comment. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@sweepohquek4463]

Any plan to come out with a accompany Audio CD, so that we can listen first and then repeat playing the exercise (or else a registered downloadable MP3 Audio for each of the exercise)? I could benefited the most by following playback,.

[@JeraldSimon]

SweePoh, Thank you for your comment. Because of the many requests and interest in this, I have just launched a course where I am coming out with new videos every week where I demonstrate each of the left hand patterns from my book, 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know and my new book, Essential Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should Know. Additional books and video lessons for all of these new books will be added later this year and next year and are all included in the course. You can learn more about the course at this link: www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ - We launched this course two weeks ago and we already have piano students from 15 different countries around the world with new students joining the course every day. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@davesax11]

Or move along the circle of 5ths.... I agree with the reviewer who suggested there should be an online backing track . Please add. And add more interesting - and varied - content to the lead sheets at the end.

[@MarcelRobichaud]

Wow I just discovered this through OnlinePianoCon, I have subscribed, and will be purchasing this book. I'm curious if you let us know what scales you used in your bluesy / jazzy improved versions? I hope I can get even a bit of success from this as my hand independence is pretty terrible, and I've been looking for ways to get more creative with my playing. Looking forward to watching more of your stuff. :)

[@JeraldSimon]

Marcel, Thank you for your comment. I hope the improv session with the OnlinePianoCon helps out. The two blues/jazzy scales I used are the Major Blues Scale and the Minor Blues Scale. Here are some links to some videos I have created that teach both of the blues scales: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYvceHx4lrRmo9U and kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXXdnqiDadWai68, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHnLqIyljdFnh9k - I hope these videos help. Let me know if you have any other questions. I have more resources available on my website at: musicmotivation.com - Thanks again for the comment! - Jerald

[@billellis5516]

What make/model piano are you using /

[@mritorto1]

how did you invert the chords and keep melody using the picky. i belive the first note in the melody. did you play the chord as second inversion g e c in your right hand then for the g note back to root position

[@JeraldSimon]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, you can invert the chord and keep the melody on the top with the right hand. If you were playing a C Major chord with the right hand and wanted to play the C as part of the melody, then you would put the C on top and play E and G below it. The C Major chord is now in first inversion because the C is on top. You can do this with every chord. Let me know if you have any questions about anything or need help with anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@gingerbryan9956]

I just ordered this from Amazon but the cover looks different and it doesn't look like it is a spiral book either. It does have the same title and appears to be the same book in every other way. Can you please assure me that I got the correct book. Thank you.

[@JeraldSimon]

Ginger, Yes, if you purchased the one from this link on Amazon, amzn.to/32B6qx6, you purchased the correct one. I updated the cover after a few months after it was released.It is a paperback from Amazon and the one in the video was purchased as a paperback from Amazon and then I took it to my local Alphagraphics or Staples to have them put a spiral binding on it. I do that with all of the paperback books that come because the spiral binding stays open on the piano better. I hope that helps assure you. Let me know if you have any questions about anything or need help with anything. Let me know! Thanks - Jerald

[@ruberteric]

I'm a 60 yr old man, wanting to learn how to play the keyboard just for my enjoyment. I've purchased some of Scott Houstons books, "Playing piano in a flash" and "How to play easy popular piano in 10 easy lessons" by Norman Monath. At this age its not about learning scales, transposing, circle of fifths etc.... its about sitting down and playing some songs and having fun. In your honest opinion, would your book suit me, or the average senior citizen who just wants to sit down and have some fun, without the complications?

[@rpavich]

I"m 59 and just started playing piano by using left hand patterns and I can highly recommend Jeralds books. PS: Learning bass clef is easy but remember, you are learning a pattern so you don't have to do much reading at all.

[@1TreukFlyyy]

This book seems nice and not expensive. I'll give it a try.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thank you! I'd love to receive your feedback after you have had a chance to play through the book. If you know anyone else who may benefit from this book as well, please let them know. You can share this video with them. I happy to help if you have any questions about anything. Thanks again for your comment! - Jerald

[@1TreukFlyyy]

@@JeraldSimon Thank you Jerald. I will give you a feedback when I will be done with it. I always look for ways to make my own arrangements. And I want to learn how to use a fake book and memorize a few famous melodies. I will then learn how to reharm. I am halfway into the video. I study the other half tomorrow.

[@JeraldSimon]

@@1TreukFlyyy - Sounds great! Thanks! - Jerald

[@1TreukFlyyy]

@@JeraldSimon Hye Jerald, I have been studying your book and i got a couple of questions : 1. When a pattern is made of multiple chords, say C F G. Am I supposed to transpose the pattern to fit a different chord than C behind the melody (ex : F chord, D min) ? 2. In the contemporary patterns (60ish), each four bars is a little different (ex : 1 5 8 9 10, 1 5 8 9 10 12, etc...). Should I play the full 4 bars pattern as is, or should I pick the bar I like the best ? 3. How do you handle patterns with b6, b7 tones when transposing into a other chords ? Ex : 1 b3 5 b7 b6 5. Let's say the chord is bVI (Ab Maj) under the melody. Should I play some kind of 1 3 5 7 6 and try to land on notes that are in the C minor scale ?

[@JeraldSimon]

@@1TreukFlyyy Thank you for your message. Sorry it has taken me a few days to get back to you. When you play with multiple chords, I always encourage students to learn how to play the chords in every inversion so they can play the chord with the right hand while keeping the melody on top. This way your left hand is free to improvise and arrange. You can also begin by playing the chords with the left hand but then begin playing with the right hand. When adding the left hand patterns, simply begin with the left hand pattern on whatever the chord note is and play it as you would starting on C. I encourage the students to learn all of these patterns in every key signature moving up in half steps. The pattern remains the same, but the starting note changes. In answer to your second questions, the contemporary patterns essentially have four different variations of the same pattern. You can use each individual measure on it's own and you do not need to play all four measures back to back. I wanted to demonstrate the primary left hand pattern and various patterns that can be created from the one pattern. You can use them all together or individually. In answer to your last question, the pattern still remains the same when transposing to other key signatures - even when playing the b6, b7 tones and beyond (b10, etc.). All you are doing flatting the degree of the scale. In the key of C, you would flat the A and the B (the 6th, and 7th tones from the major scale). In the Key of D, for example, I would flat the B (the 6th - playing B flat), and the C sharp (the 7th - playing C natural). In truth, it is all about taking the knowledge of the scales and chords - in all keys - and taking these patterns and being able to play them in all keys. I just did a workshop at a music store and filmed the video. You can watch that workshop at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnfHioejqrOSfrM - I also did another workshop at a different music store last week that I have not yet added to KZbin, but will soon. In both videos I teach a little about changing keys and practicing the patterns starting on every note on the piano. I hope these suggestions help. Let me know. Thanks - Jerald

[@eaacowboys]

Sir Jerald, what brand is your red electric piano? I like the louder 5th and 6th octaves. ynx EdA

[@traveltip1427]

Where can I purchase this book in spiral bound format

[@JeraldSimon]

Thanks for your comment. In the past I did sell the spiral bound book from my website, but stopped selling the spiral bound book because there was more demand for the paperback and ebook versions. Currently I will purchase the books from Amazon as a paperback and simply take it into a local print supply company like Staples or Alphagraphics (those are some nearby me - you can take it to any company that does printing and they should be able to bind it for $2 or $3 dollars). I prefer the spiral binding because it keeps the book open and lays flat on the piano. I hope that helps. You can purchase the paperback version from Amazon at this link: amzn.to/31PAjsN - Let me know if you have any questions about anything. I created this book as well as my Essential Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should Know and Essential Jazz Piano Exercises Every Piano Player Should Know book series for the members of my Essential Piano Exercises course. In the course you can watch video lessons where I demonstrate each of these left hand patterns and show you how to improvise with some of the songs from the fake book section in this book. If you'd like to learn more about my Essential Piano Exercises course where you can watch the video lessons for each of these left hand patterns, you can visit my website at this link: www.essentialpianoexercises.com/ - Let me know if you have any questions about anything else or need help. Thanks - Jerald

[@julieharris1212]

Hi Gerald, I have tried to purchase you book through Amazon, but unfortunately when it arrived I was devastated to find that inside the cover. There were completely blank pages only page numbers, I reported this to Amazon and ordered another only to find exactly the same problem, I now have the task of sending both books back to Amazon. Completely gutted so much wanted to be able to see what your tuition was all about, I do watch the videos, but as I'm getting on a bit would have liked to have been able to have a book to refer to when away from the piano. As you are in America sending to the states to get one is a problem as extra postage means more expense and as a senior citizen funds are very limited, but thought you would like to know the problem, as there are probably many more disapointed potential customers over here who are having the same problem with Amazon. Best wishes Julie

[@JeraldSimon]

Julie, I am so sorry to hear about that. Amazon prints the books and ships them, so that is something that must be happening on their end. I don't know why that would happen, but I will look into it and see what I can find out. In the meantime, if you send me a personal message through this link on my website: musicmotivation.com/contact-jerald/ - I will email you a PDF copy of the book so you can at least look through the book until the problem is corrected. I am so sorry that this has been happening to you. I have not heard about this from anyone else, but I will see if we can correct this situation. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I will contact Amazon and find out about this. Thanks again! - Jerald

[@ruberteric]

The problem is with other courses, you never have to learn the "Bass Clef". Scott Houstons books, or Norman Monath books teach you everything in the "Treble Clef", making things easier and less complicated, especially for senior citizens. In this book, you now have to learn the "Bass Clef".

[@james2578]

I don’t understand how we can have a left hand pattern for any song? All songs are different. The melodies the harmonies the progressions. For example if I want to play born to run and then gospel these are different I get they are different genres. But I don’t get how one or a few pattern can suffice for a single genre.

[@jimmyponds5504]

Is the book available in wire-bound? I'm afraid that I won't live long enough to learn all this!! ha ha

[@teedtad2534]

Without naming each chord or keynotes NOT sure what the hell your playing; beginners need to know that !

[@JeraldSimon]

Sorry for the confusion.

[@JeraldSimon]

Thanks for watching my video. I'd love to have you subscribe to my KZbin channel at this link: kzbin.info - Let me know what kind of video piano lesson you'd like me to create and I will film one for you. The 3 main areas I like to focus on are: 1. Music Theory (Theory Therapy), 2. Improvisation (Innovative Improvisation), and 3. Composition (Creative Composition). I enjoy doing piano tutorials and reviews on music instruments, recording/filming technology, and also helping piano students get ideas for creating and composing music of their own. Leave a comment below and let me know what type of piano tutorial you would like me to create to help you on your musical journey! I have more resources available on my website at: musicmotivation.com/. I'd also love to have you check out my COOL SONGS Series I created to help motivate piano students - especially during their teen years: musicmotivation.com/coolsongs/. I primarily create music for teen piano students and adult piano students. You can learn more about my Essential Piano Exercise course at this link: www.essentialpianoexercises.com. I also teach weekly group online piano lessons to students all over the world in my Essential Piano Lessons series. You can learn more about joining our weekly group online piano lessons at this link: www.essentialpianolessons.com/. I have started teaching a two month long course for piano teachers who are wanting to learn more about how to teach music theory, improvisation, and composition. If you are a piano teacher, you can learn more about my course for piano teachers at this link: www.essentialpianoteachers.com/. If you have a minute, listen to some of my albums on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, or Pandora. Type in my name (Jerald Simon) and you will be able to listen to various albums I have released. Let me know how I can help you on your musical journey! Thanks - Jerald

[@lilyang4282]

Jerald Simon

[@Sprellic]

There are two things people will probably underestimate watching this video. 1: The incredible amount of dedicated practice you need in order master the content in this book. 2: The incredible amount of skill you will acquire as a musician when you do master this book.

[@JeraldSimon]

Sprellic Ultima - Thank you for your comment. It does take a lot of dedication to learn everything in this book, but once you’ve mastered these left hand patterns you can do so much! It is amazing how learning and applying these left hand patterns can enhance our playing and help us play the piano in a way we never imagined. I hope you enjoyed the video. Let me know if you have any questions about anything. Thanks - Jerald

[@soundmandemo]

Can't buy this book. So many times i tried payment fail

[@JeraldSimon]

Darwin Ramanamurthy - Thanks for letting me know. Are you trying to purchase the book from my website or Amazon or another site? We’ve had several orders from my website today and everyday for quite some time. I’ll check and see if something has happened. You can purchase the PDF from my website at this link: musicmotivation.com/shop/pdf-downloadable-books/100-left-hand-patterns-every-piano-player-should-know-pdf-download-single-use-license/ - It is also available as a spiral bound book from my website (musicmotivation.com/shop/spiral-bound-books/100-left-hand-patterns-every-piano-player-should-know-spiral-bound-book/) or the paperback from Amazon at this link (Amazon sends it out, though): 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know: Play the Same Song 100 Different Ways - www.amazon.com/dp/1948274027/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hzZREbQVEG204 - If you’d like to purchase it from my Music Motivation, send me an email at [e-mail] or call my business line at [phone] (feel free to leave a message and I can get back with you if I’ve stepped away). I’ll help you finalize the order. Thanks - Jerald

[@kathleenclark5633]

I tried to order the studio license and kept running into a glitch.

[@JeraldSimon]

Kathleen, Thanks for letting me know. I apologize for not responding sooner. I have been away on a cruise. I think everything is working on the site now. I will double check with my website guy. You can visit this link to download the studio license: musicmotivation.com/shop/piano-teacher-studio-licenses-to-reprint-pdf-books/studiolicense-100-left-hand-patterns-every-piano-player-should-know-pdf-download/ - Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything. Thanks so much! - Jerald

[@PatMcIlwain-rw6if]

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[@martyannrakiecki7556]

What about patterns for the right hand? You are definitely playing more notes on your right hand than what is printed in the book.

[@Alucard33592]

Those are not patterns, he is basically showing so that as long as you are playing in a scale that goes along with your chords and in time it's going to sound good no matter what, or you could just add chord tones to your melody if you don't like experimenting

[@tentrade2]

I saw your live show, very confusing, leaving real beginners out 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@JeraldSimon]

I am so sorry for the confusion. This was a live piano lesson for my intermediate - advanced piano students within my Essential Piano Exercises course. I teach brand new beginners up through advanced piano students including piano teachers and professional pianists. On my KZbin channel I have several videos for beginning level students. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks - Jerald

[@michaelhammond4150]

You dont define. Fake?

[@ping3488]

This book is not for beginners...!