Overview
Stride piano is a vibrant jazz piano style that originated in the early 1900s, characterized by its left-hand bass lines and syncopated rhythms. This style evolved mainly from ragtime, with influential pianists like [[fats-waller|Fats Waller]] and [[earl-hines|Earl Hines]] pioneering its development. The term 'stride' reflects the way pianists 'stride' between bass notes, creating a dynamic interplay with the melody played by the right hand, exemplifying the genre's energetic and improvisational nature.