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In this episode, Brenden reveals 3 powerful left hand techniques that instantly transform your sound — whether you’re comping in a group or creating solo piano arrangements.
These tools are simple to apply but rich in musical payoff — especially if you’ve been stuck using the same voicings over and over.
What You’ll Learn:
- 3-Note Rootless Manipulation
- Learn how to remove a finger from your rootless voicing to create leaner, funkier textures
- Quickly swap in different extensions to add flavor — without relearning shapes
- Quartal Voicings Up the Scale
- Use stacked 4ths to move through 2-5-1s with a modern sound
- Perfect for modal comping and open, Herbie-style harmony
- Low Register Anchoring
- How to use your LH in the bass register to add drama, spice, and harmonic weight
- Especially effective in solo piano or small trio settings
Why These Tricks Matter:
They’ll help you:
- Break out of static comping
- Sound more expressive without sounding busier
- Add instant jazz character to your playing
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