From the course: Piano Lessons: Teach Yourself to Play

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Syncopated notes

Syncopated notes

- Notes played between the main beats of the measure and held across the beat are called Syncopated Notes. Clap and count this rhythm several times. (metronome ticking) One, two, ready, clap. One and two and three and four and. One and two and three and four and. One and two and three and four and. This is a Natural Sign. It cancels a sharp. A natural note is always a whit key. I want to point out a few things in Rock-a My Soul before we play it. In the right hand you'll be playing bot a D sharp and a D natural with your second finger. Here's D sharp, (piano note) and here's D natural. (piano note) Also note in the right hand, on the first lie you'll start with your third finger on E. (piano note) One the second line you'll move your third finger up to F, (piano note) and then on the third line you'll go back to E with your third finger. (piano note) Look at the last line, and I want to talk about your left hand. You'll be playing a G7 chord (piano chord) and then in the second…

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