Need Help Getting Started?

We've compiled a list of resources ranging from a variety of skill levels to provide a starting point that might help you discover accompaniment styles that work for you!

Beginner Piano Accompaniment Pattern Every Player Should Learn: CLICK HERE

In this video, the creator of Piano from Scratch demonstrates several simple accompaniment options you can use to enhance your playing. Check out his channel for more piano tutorials!

3 Kinds of Essential Accompaniment Styles: CLICK HERE

In this video, Sandra Chen demonstrates three different accompaniment patterns on the same song; each one increases in difficulty. She provides a practice technique of patting out the rhythm on your lap before trying to find the correct keys. Check our her channel for more piano resources!

For More Advanced Players

Check out this video from HDpiano: CLICK HERE

"In this comprehensive walk-through, Devon highlights the most recycled piano accompaniment techniques in pop music" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYydGXANHJM)

Inversions

While they can be tricky and time consuming at first, inversions are a very useful tool when it comes to playing keyboard. In the video to the right, I'll show you the difference between playing a song solely using chords in root position vs. using inversions. You may be surprised how much simpler these songs can be to play!