Practice Mode · Hand Configuration

Set Up Fingering

Configure which hand plays what — and which note the left hand holds — so you can focus on one hand at a time.

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Open Hand Configuration

In Chord Practice → Chase the Notes, scroll down to the Hand Configuration section. This lets you set how the is divided between your hands.

2

Choose a Hands mode

Off plays the full with both hands together. Drone has your left hand hold a single sustained note while your right hand plays the . Split divides the between hands — lower notes on the left, upper on the right.

Tip Start with Drone if you are new to two-hand playing. It lets you focus on shapes with your right hand while the left hand holds one steady note.
3

Set the Left Hand note (Drone mode)

With Drone active, choose what note the left hand holds. Root plays the root of the . plays the above the root. Octave Below plays the root one lower.

4

Practice the right hand alone first

Set Hands to Off and drill the right hand shapes until they feel solid. Then switch to Drone or Split to bring the left hand in. Building each hand separately creates stronger muscle memory than attempting both at once.

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