Part 5: Examples of the Patterns on the Piano

Pattern Examples

Here are examples of the L-patterns I discovered that I could use to locate where to start, lock myself into safety, and then be liberated to play. These correspond to various keys.

Key of C

Key of G

Key of D

Key of F

Key of Bb

Key of B

Key of E

Key of A

Key of Db

Key of Ab

Key of Eb

See how the pattern repeats on every floor?

Every Floor in D

Every Floor in B

Navigate the DLGPM Video Series

  1. Introduction to the Pattern Method
  2. The DLGPM Chart: L-Pattern Basics
  3. Example: The Cameraman
  4. Piano Basics: “Floors,” Keys and Families of Notes
  5. Examples of Patterns on the Piano <—
  6. Improvisation Examples: Blend Creation With Practice
  7. Improv Technique: Anchor and Dance Hands
  8. Two-Handed Improvisations on Every Floor
  9. Play With Others In A Pattern!
  10. Using the Pattern Method with a Classical Song: Gymnopédie No.1 by Erik Satie
  11. Play with Someone on a Different Instrument
  12. Pattern Method Transitions
  13. Using the Pattern Method with a Classical Song: Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig Beethoven
  14. Ideas
  15. Closing

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