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Repetitive bass lines occur frequently in gospel songs.
The example at the right, applies
to gospel songs in 4/4 time.
I give an advanced and an easy version.
Notice the following in the advanced version:
*Playing an octave higher in the
right hand allows more creative
space for the left hand.
The use of chord inversions are then possible.
Description of Left Hand Pattern:
Measure one:
Octave (root of chord)
Chord (Adv. version allows room for chord inversions)
*Special note: The bottom note of the of the left hand
inverted chord, usually matches the melody note of the
right hand.
Octave (alternating bass; the 5th note of the C chord)
Chord
Measure Two:
Octave (alternating bass; the 3rd note of the C chord)
Chord (I added the minor 7th (b flat) of the C chord which leads to an F chord)
Stepping octaves in eight notes (this breaks up the octave - chord pattern for variety)
Hopefully, this visual will clarify previous text articles dealing with left hand patterns.
3 comments:
Interesting!
Thank you so much for all your help, Mrs. Cook! It's really appreciated, and I enjoy trying out all these new patterns. It's been a great blessing.
Something else I struggle with is arranging a choir piece from a hymnal. I can do piano arrangements, but I have trouble staying away from the melody when making a choir arrangement. I would greatly appreciate any tips....Thank you & God bless!
Hi Miranda,
I'm glad the left hand patterns were of help.
I will think on your question concerning accompanying the choir and address it in a future article.
Thanks again for getting in touch!
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