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Comping rhythms on ii–V–I in Ab major

Nathaniel School of Music, 2026

Key
Ab major
Form
6 rhythms × 4 bars
Level
5

The same four rootless voicings played in six rhythms jazz pianists use behind a soloist. Swing the eighth notes.

Chords: Bbm9 Eb13 Abmaj9 Abmaj9 Bbm9 Eb13 Abmaj9 Abmaj9 Bbm9 Eb13 Abmaj9 Abmaj9 Bbm9 Eb13 Abmaj9 Abmaj9 Bbm9 Eb13 Abmaj9 Abmaj9 Bbm9 Eb13 Abmaj9 Abmaj9

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