Alan,
Thanks so much for the reply! I agree that the basics are key, so I haven't moved onto the later lessons as I want to get this one down with both hands. After I wrap my brain around using both hands at once I'll be ready to advance.
Currently I can play the right hand though fully, and I can play both hands through until the last note of the 2nd line onward. There I seem to lose where the bass notes fall. Is it the same pattern in the second phrase of the music?
Also, what does "from the thumb" mean in this context?
Again, thank you very much for taking the time to respond.
Best wishes,
Dakotah