The Church Pianist: Hymn Improvising Tip

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Here's an easy hymn improvising tip that

can create a more open; pleasing tone when
improvising with the left hand.



Any time you play a triad (in consecutive
thirds)...keep it above Bass C.



Actually, any three note chord begins to
sound muddy or heavy when played below
Bass C.

I just play a two note chord when playing
chords lower than Bass C.



I'll give some visual examples to help
clarify this simple improvising tip.



The examples are written at a easy level
for a hopefully, clear presentation.

The Church Pianist: Improvising tip

My new website: http://thechurchpianist.com/


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.