Piano Voicings & Technique
Unlocking the Neo-Soul 11th Chord: Grace Notes & Pentatonic Runs
By clustering the 3rd, 7th, 9th, and 11th scale degrees tightly within the right hand and anchoring the root and fifth in the bass, you achieve that butter-smooth texture characteristic of modern R&B and contemporary gospel harmony.
Neo-Soul 11th Cluster Formula (Key of Eb Major):
Left Hand: Eb2 – Bb2 – F3
Right Hand: G3 – Bb3 – C4 – D4 – F4 (Ebmaj13#11)
Grace Note Articulation: Slide your right index finger smoothly from F#3 to G3 for an instant soulful inflection.
Junior Theosa(TJAZZ)
Concert Pianist, Master Vocalist & Harmony Educator
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