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: His left hand often mimics a bass guitar, jumping between octaves or "bouncing" between the root and the fifth to provide a driving rhythm that makes a full band feel unnecessary. 2. Best Songs for Beginners
: One of his biggest "tricks" is hitting a chord on the upbeat right before the downbeat, then holding it through. You can hear this clearly in the opening of "Your Song" . Play Piano with Elton John
: To make chords sound massive, he often uses a right-hand technique of rolling arpeggios . Instead of playing a chord all at once, you play the top part with the top of your hand and quickly arpeggiate the individual notes from bottom to top. : His left hand often mimics a bass
: Written in the key of E-flat, which Elton has noted is anatomically comfortable for the hand because the longer fingers stay on the black keys while the thumb and pinky rest on the white keys. You can hear this clearly in the opening of "Your Song"
: Sites like Musescore offer community-uploaded sheet music ranging from beginner to intermediate. Pro Tip: Don't Get Stuck on the Page FELLOW ELTON PIANO PLAYERS OUT THERE??? : r/EltonJohn
: Excellent for practicing syncopation and building a "groove" between your hands. 3. Essential Gear & Resources