Rhythm can be a dense topic in music, but for now let's break down some fundamentals so that you have an approach for your rhythmic playing within your melodies.

As a simple starting point, let's get playing on the black keys as they are a super safe starting point for any improviser!

Allow me to assist you with your practice from the material we covered in the previous class.

Let's get playing on the white keys and discuss some great approaches for your left hand.

Allow me to assist you with your practice from the material we covered in the previous class.

Let's try out an improv that uses a major chord progression paired with a major scale.

Let's try out an improv that uses a minor chord progression paired with a minor scale.

Now let's mix up some white notes, black notes, and do an improv within the key of E minor.

Before we use the major pentatonic scale within an improv, let's break down how it's created.

Now let's try applying the major pentatonic scale within the context of an improv!

Before we use the major pentatonic scale within an improv, let's break down how it's created.

Now let's try applying the minor pentatonic scale within the context of an improv!

Let's take a step back and winds things down a bit.  Here's a different approach to an improv that's easier but will help you have a few tricks up your sleeve when approaching a fresh improv.

OK, time to ramp things up a notch.  I wanted to finish with a slightly more complex concept to help you transition your playing from the beginner level up into intermediate.

Let's summarize what we've covered, and what your next steps are.