Learn To Play Stride Piano - Left Hand 10ths

[@darosec17]

I never knew how to solve the 10th problem when playing jazz tunes, because my left hand is too small for a 10th. And now you presented a great solution! Thank you so much!!

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

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[@scottev954]

Amazing! I've been practicing my Scott Joplin and I would love to try stride. Videos like yours really make this style more accessible.

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[@stephenphillips3842]

Thankyou so much for showing how to roll to the 10th note. I"ve heard it so many times when listening to Cuss Conway and others. Thanks for sharing.

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Thanks Stephen. Yes whilst useful for the rolled tenth, Russ Conway used the reverse or ‘back’ 10th I.e starting with the 10th and then going down to the bass note - hard to do cleanly! Tom ---- Like my videos? Please support my channel by becoming a member or for more benefits join: www.Patreon.com/keyboardskillspro - bonus content, lesson PDFs and more!

[@alessandrosantana3161]

To practice the stride piano looks so dificout but I'm going to do this lesson with slow and patience. Your explanation was clear, so that there's not how let it out. God bless you; thank you for share us this poust! 😎🇧🇷

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[@folkert2938]

I can jump around with 10ths. Half a year ago I couldn't but my hands are still growing so lucky me. The only 10ths I am struggling with are the ones with both a white and black key. For instance D+Gb or Bb + D but I can use the method you demonstrated. Thanks!

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

You’re welcome - thanks for watching

[@noiseontape]

Thanks. I can just about reach the 10th, but not comfortably; so this is very useful.

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Same here - I can reach but can’t ‘walk’ in 10ths Glad it was useful! Tom

[@darkarmy5914]

Sir please make more series and tutorial like that on stride..

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@juliojames4470]

Love the lesson

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[@thalbergmad1]

I can reach a reasonably comfortable 10th, but rolling them produces a better sound to my ears.

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Likewise I like to ‘roll’ too

[@musicfabiano]

Great video, I wish to see the right hand. You are a great teacher!

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

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[@luisfloresgonzalez2337]

Man literally what I was searching lol

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[@Stigggs]

Thank you. This was a big help.

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[@juliojames4470]

Awesome

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[@Fairlane55]

A big help thanks. Do You do a Russ Conway version of tenths also?

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

That’s a tricky one - the backwards 10th - will have to practice :) Thanks for watching! Tom

[@tH4ttUs]

LIKE IT!!!

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[@menglin7432]

Excellent video!!!! I can can only reach a maximum of 9th on edge and an uncomfortable octave. Got any advice?

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Sadly not - I can’t ‘walk 10ths’ due my fingers being slightly short! You can always try adding a little pedal and ‘rolling’ the 10th (play bottom C then arpeggio through the G up to E)... Thanks for watching! Tom

[@slapmyfunkybass]

It’s very important not to force the stretch, as it can do permanent damage to the hand. Just keep to what feels comfortable and instead rely on the sustain to work the chord. This will also lead to mastery of the pedal.

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Sadly, simply a limitation of a smaller hand - I can reach 10th but cannot walk in 10ths (i.e. two notes together) - you would be best 'rolling' the 10th in a strum arpeggio style. Don't force your hand to over stretch

[@martinrooms3084]

Very good thank you, do you know any charlire kunz music Tom?

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Thanks Martin. I have heard Charlie Kunz recordings many times - very district style of ‘light and dark’ as it was termed - large contrasts in dynamic emphasise key notes or chords.

[@137-i7w]

Pain.

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

No pain, no gain I guess!

[@billbickley5798]

A ok....................

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Thanks Bill!! Tom

[@douglascutler1037]

Sorry, skipped or rolled 10ths just don't cut it for stride. Instead, look for ongoing advances in reduced-width keyboards if you can't span a solid 10th. The current state of affairs with a one size fits all keyboard is irrational.

[@KeyboardSkillsPro]

Interesting…

[@mellowords]

You're def onto something with nonstandard keyboard sizes (we should have a 7/8 version!), BUT Rolling 10ths is a big part of the authentic sound of stride. The tenor note (10th) ringing out louder than the bass is a key part of the sound. That said, I do agree that the more rolling required, the less firm the dance of the beat is. You should try to catch as many 10ths as you can without rolling, and if you can't catch any, get damn good at octaves (the lowest ones, don't skimp on the 'stride'!). They sound great too when played with excellent accuracy, though it becomes more important to have as many color options for the midregister 2&4 chords as possible.