Want to learn even more rhythm patterns like the "heartbeat" pattern?
Checkout Piano for Singer/Songwriters: https://musiciansinspired.teachable.c...
(Still on discount for YouTube fam)

In this video, I explain rhythmic subdivision and why it's important to understand when playing the piano. I then teach you how to play two fundamental rhythm patterns that you can start using today to write songs and perform. An 8th note rhythm pattern and a 16th note rhythm pattern.

Enjoy!

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Here are some keyboard and songwriting resources I'd recommend:

Keyboard Equipment Recommendations

As a student learning how to play piano, you need a keyboard that has 88 or 76 keys, weighted keys, and is affordable.

Here are the two best options

1)
Yamaha P-115 with Keyboard Stand and Bench
http://amzn.to/2ELeYnh

2)
Yamaha P255
http://amzn.to/2EHoWpw
Keyboard Stand
http://amzn.to/2EHc031

Keyboard Bench
http://amzn.to/2EFhDP7


Essential Songwriting Books

Songwriters on Songwriting – Paul Zollo
http://amzn.to/2CtJQKL

Writing Better Lyrics – Pat Pattision
http://amzn.to/2CwtjGG

Songwriting Without Boundaries – Pat Pattison
http://amzn.to/2CgpzVw

A Dictionary of American Idioms – Adam Makkai
http://amzn.to/2CgEoHC

Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms – Marvin Terban
http://amzn.to/2EGEzh7