Leapfrog pulse
One long note, then a quick hop that leaps right into beat 3. One of the root note patterns.
How to play it
Find the notes
Put your left hand over a C chord. It plays one note, C (little finger, 5).
Count and play
Count "1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a" (say "and" for &). Play C on 1, 2a and 3 and hold it.
Move it with the chords
When the chord changes to G, the same rhythm moves to the notes of G: G. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
Questions
What is Leapfrog pulse on piano?
One long note, then a quick hop that leaps right into beat 3. The root alone in a fixed rhythm, octave jumps optional. The piano version of a kick-drum pattern. Musicians call it root bass, 1, 2a, 3.
Is Leapfrog pulse hard to play?
It is a beginner pattern. Play it with your left hand alone at 60% speed until it feels steady, then add the other hand.
Which songs use Leapfrog pulse?
Heal The World by Michael Jackson, You Do Something To Me by Paul Weller and Robot Boy by Linkin Park use Leapfrog pulse. The songs on this page all use it in the left hand, the most played first.