Left hand rhythm patterns

[losthobos]

Heres a quick sheet of Left hand rhythm patterns.....hope they make sense, started with a simple waltz 3/4 to give idea of how ive written theses out.Obviously choose between Root or counter bass etc....
Count is written above...A star equals a bass note and a Circle denotes a chord....if any one else has similar patterns perhaps they could add to this post too

hope this helps , and as i said please feel free to add.... id love to learn more

 

[the-tenth-planet]

This is really helpful, thanks for posting! Personally, Ive found some of my favourites by looking to patterns from other folk instruments, such as guitar, dulcimer, and banjo. Banjo especially has been a huge help... for example, theres the basic clawhammer stroke from this page, which would I would translate to your system like so (eighth notes are underlined, quarter notes are bold, and each pattern is in 4/4):

* O * * O *

I also like to do this alternating the notes between I and V every 2 beats. For example:

C CM C G GM G

Then heres one from an arrangement I did a while ago:

* O O * O *

 

[Sarah]

if any one else has similar patterns perhaps they could add to this post too

• Accordion Left Hand Rythm Patterns (video)

PS. Maybe someone could transcribe patterns from the video?

 

[BobM]

if any one else has similar patterns perhaps they could add to this post too

• Accordion Left Hand Rythm Patterns (video)

PS. Maybe someone could transcribe patterns from the video?[/quote]

This video is about as good as it gets for explaining how to play most L/H rhythms. I wouldnt bother about transcribing them; sit down with the video viewing on full screen and work them out. I firmly believe that if one can master a full 6/8 rhythm that the rest arent far away. This is another instance where practicing the L/H on its own Ad nauseam is particularly productive.