Definition: A common pattern of accompaniment in the left hand, consisting of broken chords played in the order: low-high-middle-high.
The Savvy Take: Named after Domenico Alberti, this can sound like a sewing machine if you aren’t careful. Keep your thumb (the “high” note) very quiet and light. The downbeat (the “low” note) should be the anchor, providing a gentle harmonic heartbeat.