Piano Method Madness

Exercise 23 involves the same 7th and 9th chord progressions as exercise 22, but it also introduces an octave up jump after playing the first series of chords (similar to a call and response technique). The exercise also retains the same bassline as exercise 18 but introduce an altered ending in measure 12.  The hardest part of this exercise is mastering the octave jumps.  Lots of practice should allow the building of this skill.

Exercise 22 involves 7th and 9th chord progressions. The exercise retains the same bassline as exercise 18. Although simple, the chord progressions take a bit of practice to master in the correct fashion. There are minor syncopation features in the 9th ,10th, and 11th measures. Take your time and enjoy. Basic Blues for Piano By Ron Payne Copyright (c) 1984 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved Item# 00240075 - US$24.99 - Available for purchase from local music retailers. Used by Permission of Hal Leonard LLC

Exercise 21 introduces syncopation. The right hand is holding notes across measures. Although lesson isn't particularly challenging; it is extremely fun to play. Left Hand: The is no change in the left hand; it plays the same bassline as in exercise 20. Keep playing! If you need a copy of the book, please use the information below to get yourself a copy. Basic Blues for Piano By Ron Payne Copyright (c) 1984 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved Item# 00240075 - US$24.99 - Available for purchase from local music retailers. Used by Permission of Hal Leonard LLC

Exercise 20 is a slightly modified version of exercise 19 with the thumb and pinky spaced one octave from one another. The right hand pointing finger will get the most work in this exercise because it moves one half step up and down along the staff. Left Hand: The is no change in the left hand; it plays the same bassline as in exercise 18. Keep playing! If you need a copy of the book, please use the information below to get yourself a copy. Basic Blues for Piano By Ron Payne Copyright (c) 1984 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved Item# 00240075 - US$24.99 - Available for purchase from local music retailers. Used by Permission of Hal Leonard LLC

Exercise 19 introduces a new fingering pattern for the right hand using fingers 2 through 5. It couples the fingers 2 and 4 and fingers 3 and 5. When I originally worked through this, I had no problem using fingers 2 and 4, however, fingers 3 and 5 were challenging. After repeating the exercise, my problems with went away.  Measure 8 is most challenging because it really works the relation between the middle finger and the pinky. Left Hand: The is no change in the left hand; it plays the same bassline as in exercise 18. Keep playing! If you need a copy of the book, please use the information below to get yourself a copy. Basic Blues for Piano By Ron Payne Copyright (c) 1984 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATION International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved Item# 00240075 - US$24.99 - Available for purchase from local music retailers. Used by Permission of Hal Leonard LLC