One of the most valuable skills any pianist can learn is to play popular tunes by ear and easily play them with an appropriate accompaniment. If you’ve ever found yourself blank when trying to think of a new melody to play or out of ideas for a left hand accompaniment, this is the book for you! In 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know, Jerald has put together a fabulous compilation of fun tunes with so many left hand accompaniment patterns that you’ll never run out of ideas again. I’m grateful to have such a handy resource for both my students and myself!
Now, for the exciting part…Jerald has generously offered to giveaway 10 copies of the instantly downloadable and printable PDF version of his book ($9.95 value), 1 spiral bound hard copy of his book ($17.95 value), and 1 studio license of his book so you can print unlimited copies for your students ($59.95 value)! That’s right, there will be 12 winners! Just leave a comment below to be entered in this drawing. Twelve winners will be chosen using a random number generator at noon (CST) on Friday, January 25, 2019.
In the meantime, visit Jerald’s website at www.musicmotivation.com to learn more about this book and the many other resources he has created for piano teachers and students.
You can also check out this helpful video of Jerald demonstrating how to use the book:
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Janice says
Thank you for reviewing this book. I would love to use it with my students! Very helpful!
Annette Mitchell says
This looks like a very valuable resource.
Katherine K says
The best thing I learned from my piano teacher as a student was improv work. I use this skill whenever I am asked to play at church
Linda Poelzer says
This certainly sounds like a wonderful source. I would love to be able to use and promote it in my studio. Linda
Diana says
I teach lead sheets all the time so this would be great to use with my students!
Alisa says
That sounds great! Would come in handy for composing too!
Tiffany says
This sounds so practical! Thanks for sharing!
Alice says
My hard copy came yesterday…it is great!
Susan Berg says
What a great offer! I would love to have a copy of this for use with my students.
Mary Farrell says
I am looking forward to using Jerald Simon’s new book “100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know”. It far exceeds other books I own on the subject because it is nicely presented in one book. I no longer need to reference several books on bass lines.
I own several books written by Mr. Simon and enjoy using them with my students. Take a look at his many hymns, cool songs and scale exercise books at http://www.MusicMotivation.com.
Lynda says
Looks like a very handy resource for studio! Thanks for the review.
Catherine Kling says
Thank you for this offer – it looks like a valuable resource for my students.
Angela Michael says
I’d love to check this out!
Diane says
There are many ways to use this resource in lessons. Thank you!
Marcia says
Thanks for the informative video sample, Jerald. You were very generous with your tips. I’d love to win a copy.
Paulette HANCHETT says
What a fabulous resource and generous offer!
Rebecca Singerman-Knight says
Yes please this sounds great! Thank you.
Carmen Roberts says
This would make a wonder addition to my resources for students!
Margie says
Very impressive way to put FUN into lessons.
Deb Flowers says
I would love to share this with my students!
Marie says
Sounds like a great resource!
Kaylene says
Sounds like a great resource to have. I would enjoy winning a copy of it.
Cynthia Chrisnina says
I’d love to have one! Thank you for sharing?
Betsy says
What a great resource for today’s piano students!
Lisa Belk says
I have been looking for a book just like this! Thank you for creating it!
Jennifer says
This sounds like a great resource to use with my students!
Rick says
Thanks for highlighting this resource.
Pat Dolan says
I’ve used his material to develop/strengthen technical skills and understanding. His creative and winsome perspectives add a dimension students find interesting and fun. Very helpful. This looks great.
Dianne Davies says
I would love to share this with my students. Having these makes playing piano fun and accessible to more students.
Deanna Aaron says
This sounds like a great resource!
Sherry R. Roscoe says
OOO this looks like a great resource!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Laurie R Smith says
This collection of left-handed patterns looks like an excellent resource for my students who improvise. Thanks for the offer!
Karen says
Great resource
Jill says
This sounds like a wonderful resource, I will be looking into this more.
Alan says
As a classical pianist who plays little jazz in the UK, more and more I am discovering a need to diversify and apply a more modern and improvisatory approach to teaching music to young people. It is imperative to capture pupils imagination from the get go and giving pupils immediate access to music-making does just that. I am hoping that this book will further my knowledge and give my lessons a fresh makeover this year. So excited and looking forward to it
Nathan says
Thanks, now I’ll be trying to figure out the 100 different patterns in my head for the rest of the day.
Linda says
This looks like a great motivational resource to get new students and adults playing the piano right away with some of their favorite melodies. I would think it also might help develop finger independence with the left hand in a fun way while teaching a little theory possibly.
Carmel says
Oh my – discovered this just in time to be in with a chance! By the looks of things this book appears to be inspirational and very motivating (pretty much as stated on the tin so to speak).
Nancy says
Thank you, Gerald, for teaching these concepts so easily and in a manner that is immediately practical. I watched the video once and knew it was what I had been praying for to use with a couple of my students. The book’s lay-out sounds amazing and I plan to purchase it.
Deborah says
I watched Jerald’s video just the other day on YouTube and thought what a valuable resource it would be! Thank you for the time and effort that must have gone into putting this book together.