Jennifer and Kate Piano Chords & Patterns

Learn Jennifer and Kate in 5 steps

The chords first, then one hand at a time. Each step plays in the player above.

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Chords: D – A – Bm – D
Jennifer and Kate sits in D major: D is home, where the song ends. It goes round 4 chords: D is D, F# and A; A is A, C# and E; Bm is B, D and F#. Play each one as a block with your right hand until the changes feel easy.
DIAVBmviDI
- DD · F# · A
- AA · C# · E
- BmB · D · F#
58 songs go round the same chords
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Left hand: Walking roots
One low note on every beat, steady as walking feet. Musicians call it root bass · quarters (root bass rhythm), an easy pattern heard in thousands of songs of the library.
Walking rootsRoot bass rhythm · PopLeft handEasy
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Right hand: the chords, held
In this song the right hand mostly plays the tune itself. Hold the chords lightly, or play the melody over the left hand.
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Both hands at 80 BPM
Put the two hands together over the loop. Start at half speed with the player's speed control, and bring it up once every change is easy.
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Ending: G – A7 – D
The last chords are IV – V7 – I, then one chord rolled from the bottom up, left to ring.
GA7D
- GG · B · D
- A7A · C# · E · G

What chords are in Jennifer and Kate?

The loop is D – A – Bm – D (I – V – vi – I) in D major, and the song ends on G – A7 – D.

What key is Jennifer and Kate in?

D major, at about 80 beats a minute in 4/4.

What does the left hand play in Jennifer and Kate?

Walking roots: root bass · quarters, an easy pattern. It follows the chords, so the same shape works for every bar.

Is Jennifer and Kate easy to play on piano?

Yes. Both hands play easy patterns over 4 chords. Learn the chords first, then add one hand at a time.