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Comping rhythms on ii–V–I in G major

Nathaniel School of Music, 2026

Key
G 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: Am9 D13 Gmaj9 Gmaj9 Am9 D13 Gmaj9 Gmaj9 Am9 D13 Gmaj9 Gmaj9 Am9 D13 Gmaj9 Gmaj9 Am9 D13 Gmaj9 Gmaj9 Am9 D13 Gmaj9 Gmaj9

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