Pop seesaw
Two low notes, long then short, then a step up on beat 3. One of the root and fifth patterns.
How to play it
Find the notes
Put your left hand over a C chord. You need C (little finger, 5) and G (thumb, 1).
Count and play
Count "1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &" (say "and" for &). Play C on 1 and 2&, then G on 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 and D. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
Questions
What is Pop seesaw on piano?
Two low notes, long then short, then a step up on beat 3. Root and fifth alternating: country, folk and march bass. Musicians call it root-fifth 1-1-5.
Is Pop seesaw 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 Pop seesaw?
The Other Woman by Lana Del Rey, Tequila Sunrise by The Eagles and Welcome To Burlesque by Cher use Pop seesaw. The songs on this page all use it in the left hand, the most played first.