(LH plays bass on beat 1 optionally). Pattern 5: Syncopated (Off-Beat) Pattern Feel: Gospel, neo-soul, R&B (John Legend, Alicia Keys).
Plays chords on beats 1 & 3 (or not at all). Pattern 3: The Pop Rock "8th Note" Stride Feel: Driving, energetic (Billy Joel, Elton John). pop piano accompaniment patterns pdf
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Goal: Play any pop song using 5 core rhythmic patterns. Introduction Unlike classical music, pop piano is about rhythm, repetition, and feel . Most pop songs use only 3-4 chords (I, IV, V, vi). The magic comes from how you play those chords. (LH plays bass on beat 1 optionally)
Both hands play chords on the "and" of beats 2 and 4. R&B (John Legend