How to 'Fake It'

When you FAKE a song, you are creating a style and arrangement to the chords of a given melody. You may decide to use a repeating left hand pattern, add harmony to the right hand, vary the melody a bit, of go off on a right hand design fantasy.

The accompaniments are limitless. You might begin by using the left hand patterns listed below. Simply match an appropriate pattern, and one you like, to a song written as a "chart" (melody and chords only). These accompaniments are suggestions to get started. You'll discover some of your own, perhaps even creating your own style. To get out of your left hand's way, melodies are often played an octave higher. Also, feel free to switch patterns within a song if you like the sound.

If you don't already, you'll get to know your chords well as you create complete songs from just a melody line and chord symbols.

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