{"id":17677,"date":"2018-02-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=17677"},"modified":"2024-10-05T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T23:43:57","slug":"revealed-what-intermediate-players-do-on-the-left-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/revealed-what-intermediate-players-do-on-the-left-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: What Intermediate Players Do On The Left Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning what intermediate players do on the left hand, then you arrived at the right page.<\/p>\n<p>What most beginners can do on the left hand are usually limited to root notes, fifth intervals, and octaves.Over the C major triad, most beginners would play any of the following on the left hand:<\/p>\n<p>The root note (C):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;fifth interval (&#8220;C-G&#8221;):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;or octave (&#8220;C-C&#8221;):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nHowever, as they progress to the intermediate level, there is need for a better left hand that can do more.<\/p>\n<p>So, we&#8217;ll be covering some of those left hand ideas that intermediate players cannot do without.<\/p>\n<h2>#1 &#8211; &#8220;Use Of Seventh Intervals&#8221;<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>A seventh interval is a product of the relationship between the first and seventh tones of the scale.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There are two common seventh interval types that are used on the hand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The major seventh interval<\/li>\n<li>The minor seventh interval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The major seventh interval is formed by the relationship between the first and seventh tones of the major scale. For example, in the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;where the first and seventh tones are C and B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,B,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the interval &#8220;C-B&#8221; is a major seventh interval.<\/p>\n<p>Although minor seventh intervals are derived from minor scales, they can be formed from major seventh intervals by lowering the highest sounding pitch in a major seventh interval <em>by a half-step<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Lowering the highest sounding note in &#8220;C-B&#8221;:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,B,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is is B:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to Bb:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;produces &#8220;C-Bb&#8221;:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,Bb,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a minor seventh interval.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from the first and fourth tones of the scale where major seventh intervals are used, minor intervals are used in the remainder scale tones.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Check Out These Left Hand Seventh Intervals In The Key Of C Major&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1st tone (C-B):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,B,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a major seventh interval.<\/p>\n<p>2nd tone (D-C):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,C,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a minor seventh interval.<\/p>\n<p>3rd tone (E-D):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,D,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a minor seventh interval<\/p>\n<p>4th tone (F-E):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,F,E,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a major seventh interval.<\/p>\n<p>5th tone (G-F):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,F,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a minor seventh interval<\/p>\n<p>6th tone (A-G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,G,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a minor seventh interval<\/p>\n<p>7th tone (B-A):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,B,A,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a minor seventh interval<\/p>\n<h3>The Application Of Seventh Intervals<\/h3>\n<p>Seventh intervals can be applied over any chord progression. Check out this 1-4 chord progression in the key of C major using seventh intervals on the left hand.<\/p>\n<p>Chord 1:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,B,G,B,E,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 4:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,E,A,C,E,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>#2 &#8211; &#8220;The Use Of Filled-In Octaves&#8221;<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>An octave is a product of the relationship between two notes that are are eighth apart from each other.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The left-hand octave is usually filled in by the intermediate player who desires a <em>thicker <\/em>texture. The octave is filled-in with the fifth tone of the scale (be it a major or minor scale) except in rare occasions.<\/p>\n<p>So, instead of the use of the C octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to accompany the C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,C,E,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the left hand octave (&#8220;C-C&#8221;) is filled-in with the fifth tone of the scale (which is G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to produce the C filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,C,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Check Out The Filled-In Octaves For All Twelve Tones On The Keyboard&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> Filled-in octaves can be used for major, minor, and dominant chords; triads, seventh and extended chords.<\/p>\n<p>C filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,C,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nDb filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Db,Ab,Db,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nD filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,A,D,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nEb filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Eb,Bb,Eb,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nE filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,B,E,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,C,F,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nGb filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,G,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,G,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nAb filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,E,A,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,E,A,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nBb filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,F,Bb,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nB filled-in octave:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,B,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Application Of Filled-In Octaves<\/h3>\n<p>Filled-in octaves can be applied over any chord progression. Check out this 1-4 chord progression in the key of C major using filled-in octaves on the left hand.<\/p>\n<p>Chord 1:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,C,G,B,E,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 4:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,C,F,A,C,E,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>#3 &#8211; &#8220;The Use Of Filled-In Seventh Intervals&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s easier to understand the concept of filled-in seventh intervals because it&#8217;s related to the last concept we covered; the filled-in octave.<\/p>\n<p>The texture of the seventh interval can be enhanced by the addition of the fifth tone of the scale that fills-in the interval between the root and the seventh. Using the C major seventh interval as a reference:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,B,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;we can increase the texture of the C major seventh interval by the addition of the fifth tone of the scale (which is G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to produce the filled-in seventh interval:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,B,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nSame thing is applicable on the minor seventh interval. The addition of the fifth tone (G):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the C minor seventh interval:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,Bb,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThis produces the C minor seventh interval:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,Bb,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here Are All The Filled-In Major Seventh Intervals&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>C filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,B,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nDb filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Db,Ab,C,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nD filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,A,Cs,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nEb filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Eb,Bb,D,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nE filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,B,Ds,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,C,E,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nGb filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Gb,Db,F,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,Fs,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nAb filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Ab,Eb,G,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,E,Gs,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nBb filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,F,A,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nB filled-in major seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,As,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Also Check Out All The Filled-In Minor Seventh Intervals&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>C filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,Bb,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nC# filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Cs,Gs,B,,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nD filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,A,C,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nEb filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Eb,Bb,Db,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nE filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,B,D,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=F,C,Eb,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF# filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Fs,Cs,E,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nG# filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Gs,Ds,Fs,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,E,G,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nBb filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Bb,F,Ab,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nB filled-in minor seventh:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,A,,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Application Of Filled-In Seventh Intervals<\/h3>\n<p>Filled-in sevenths can be applied over any chord progression. Check out this 7-3-6 chord progression in the key of C major using filled-in seventh intervals on the left hand.<\/p>\n<p>Chord 7:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=B,Fs,A,D,E,Fs,A,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 3:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=E,B,D,Gs,B,D,F,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nChord 6:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,E,G,C,E,G,B,&amp;color=999999&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>Using the left hand ideas we&#8217;ve covered in this lesson, you can take your playing to the next level by sophisticating your left hand with filled-in octaves, filled-in seventh intervals, and seventh intervals.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for you to practice playing these ideas in all twelve keys.<\/p>\n<p>All the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning what intermediate players do on the left hand, then you arrived at the right page. 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