Friday, August 04, 2006

Piano Improvisation Using Left-Hand Ostinato Patterns


Did you know that one of the easiest ways to get into piano improvisation is by using a left-hand ostinato pattern? This is because the ostinato takes care of the harmony aspects. Now all you have to do is improvise a right-hand melody.

The cool thing about ostinato patterns is that there are literally millions of them! That's right! You can experiment with the time element and come up with something unique every time you sit down to play. Of course, those of you who have been reading my articles for some time know that I don't suggest you try and come up with something. The best way is to just play!

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