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"Beautiful Love" jazz piano arrangmenet
I've arranged "Beautiful Love" for piano using my 2+2 chord voicing method.
2+2 voicings offer a practical way for pianists to build their own harmonies from lead sheets. This approach keeps things simple by assigning each hand a clear role: the left hand provides the harmonic foundation—usually with the root and 7th or root and 3rd (sometimes root and 5th)—while the right-hand thumb fills in the missing guide tone, either the 3rd or 7th, and the rest of the hand plays the melody on top. This setup promotes smooth voice leading, creates a balanced sound, and works well for both solo and group playing.
It serves as a strong foundation for exploring more advanced spread voicings. As players become more comfortable with 2+2 chord voicings, they can enrich their harmony with additional notes, enhance left-hand rhythmic motion, and incorporate melodic embellishments to develop their own unique style.
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Harry was the technical editor for Mark Levine's "The Jazz Theory Book" and contributed to the development of "The Jazz Piano Book."
