Push and land
A push just before beat 3, then two calm landings. 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 & 2 & 3 & 4 &" (say "and" for &). Play C on 1, 2&, 3 and 4.
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 Push and land on piano?
A push just before beat 3, then two calm landings. The root alone in a fixed rhythm, octave jumps optional. The piano version of a kick-drum pattern. Musicians call it root bass, 1, 2&, 3, 4.
Is Push and land 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 Push and land?
Always Remember Us This Way by Lady Gaga, Love by Keyshia Cole and Goodbye Stranger by Supertramp use Push and land. The songs on this page all use it in the left hand, the most played first.