3.1 Keyboard Accompaniment

There are many types of keyboard accompaniment patterns that work well accompanying a singer, whether you are singing, or you are playing keyboard while someone else sings. 

In this lesson, you will learn different types of accompaniment patterns played on your Right Hand.

Task

Lewis Capaldi wants you to play the keyboard to accompany him in performing his famous song - Someone You Love.

• Here are 5 types of keyboard accompaniment patterns commonly used in Pop songs, in increasing order of difficulty. Choose one to learn. 

• Click to watch its video and find out more: 

  1. Basic: Sustained

  2. Medium: Downbeat Comping

  3. Intermediate: Backbeat Comping

  4. Advance: Rumba

  5. Pro: Broken Chords (only pianists can unlock this level!)

• If you are unsure of what to choose, start with Basic or Medium. If you find it too difficult or easy after trying, you can return here to choose another suitable level.

• After you complete learning, call for your teacher or a student leader to hear and pass you!

Note: For Pro level, only pianists or people who read notation can unlock it. If you'd like to learn the Pro level, ask a pianist in your class to teach you!