Heirloom

Comping rhythms on ii–V–I in B major

Nathaniel School of Music, 2026

Key
B 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: C#m9 F#13 Bmaj9 Bmaj9 C#m9 F#13 Bmaj9 Bmaj9 C#m9 F#13 Bmaj9 Bmaj9 C#m9 F#13 Bmaj9 Bmaj9 C#m9 F#13 Bmaj9 Bmaj9 C#m9 F#13 Bmaj9 Bmaj9

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