stride style

The term "stride" in music refers to a style of jazz piano playing. In this style, the right hand plays the melody, while the left hand alternates between a single note and a chord played an octave or more higher. This technique is characterized by large skips in the left hand's part, often referred to as a "stride bass." The term "stride piano" was first used in 1952. This style is distinct from the mechanical actions of historical keyboard instruments like the piano, which evolved through innovations such as the English action developed in the late 18th century.12