Stride
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Stride is a type of
piano-playing, used primarily in
jazz. The distinctive techniques was originated in
New York City in or about
1919 by
Lucky Roberts and James P. Johnson. It is influenced by
ragtime.
The pianist's left hands plays a four-beat pulse with a bass note on the first and third beat, and a chord on the second and fourth beats, while the right hand plays (usually improvising) melodies and harmonies. This style is very difficult, and is rarely performed by non-professional pianists.
Noted stride players include:
External links
- Stride Piano Comprehensive site on Stride piano and its protagonists