Skills · Hand independence

Two speeds on one beat

Keep the shared meeting points in 2:1 and 1:2 patterns.

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  1. Lesson 6

    Four beats over two

    R plays quarter notes; L plays half notes.

    In Course 02 · Each hand's own rhythm

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  2. Lesson 7

    Reverse the 2:1 rhythm

    R plays half notes; L plays quarter notes.

    In Course 02 · Each hand's own rhythm

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  3. Lesson 8

    Eight notes over four

    R plays eighth notes, L plays quarter notes.

    In Course 02 · Each hand's own rhythm

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  4. Lesson 9

    Reverse the 1:2 rhythm

    R plays quarter notes, L plays eighth notes.

    In Course 02 · Each hand's own rhythm

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  5. Lesson 41

    Switching between one and two

    The right hand switches between one and two notes per beat.

    In Course 09 · Changing gears

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  6. Lesson 62

    Ode: meeting on beats one and three

    Combine the melody with two bass notes per bar.

    In Piano for adult beginners

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  7. Lesson 77

    Mary with root and fifth

    Keep the same melody while changing the accompaniment.

    In Piano for adult beginners

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  8. Lesson 78

    Mary with block chords on beats one and three

    Keep the same melody while changing the accompaniment.

    In Piano for adult beginners

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  9. Lesson 136

    Two knocks at the door

    Changing chords on half notes

    In 24 two-hand chord studies

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  10. Lesson 145

    Two against four

    Left half notes, right quarter notes

    In 24 two-hand chord studies

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  11. Lesson 158

    A little garden path

    Changing chords with close positions and half notes

    In Peaceful Days · 18 short pieces

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  12. Lesson 164

    A slow lullaby

    Two left-hand half notes over four right-hand quarters

    In Peaceful Days · 18 short pieces

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