The Church Pianist: Improvising tip

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Here's a simple improvising tip for
left hand when playing chords in an
accompaniment pattern.

Avoid playing a close-knit chord
(consisiting of consecutive thirds)
lower than bass C (which is the next
C under Middle C)

Example of close-knit chord: CEG

Why? To avoid a muddy; heavy tone.

Lighten up the sound of the left hand
accompaniment by playing only two
note chords when it involves the area
of bass C or lower.

The next article will contain visual examples
of today's improvising tip.