Wobble-up stairs
A dip one step down, then back up and one step higher. One of the walking bass patterns.
How to play it
Find the notes
Put your left hand over a C chord. You need B (little finger, 5), C (ring finger, 4) and D♭ (middle finger, 3).
Count and play
Count 1, 2, 3, 4. Play C on 1, then B on 2, then C on 3, then D♭ on 4.
Move it with the chords
When the chord changes to G, the same rhythm moves to the notes of G: F♯, G and A♭. Play it slowly over the chord loop above, at 60% speed first, then faster.
Songs that use it
None of the songs here use Wobble-up stairs as their main pattern yet.
Questions
What is Wobble-up stairs on piano?
A dip one step down, then back up and one step higher. A stepwise bass line rising into the next chord. Musicians call it walk-up 8-7-8-9.
Is Wobble-up stairs 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 Wobble-up stairs?
None of the songs here use it in the left hand as their main pattern yet. You can still hear it and practice it from this page.