Right Hand Melody · Lesson 3 of 12

Skips — Thirds

Instead of stepwise motion, jump over one note at a time (thirds): C→E, D→F, G→E. This trains your fingers to jump accurately over larger intervals and lays the groundwork for playing arpeggios.

What you'll practice

Jump thirds accurately without lookingDistinguish stepwise from skip motion by touchFoundation for playing arpeggio-based melodies
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Lesson 4: Skips — Fourths and Fifths