The Church Pianist: Left Hand Octave Fill-in Idea
Here’s a simple left hand octave fill-in idea when going from a I chord to a vi chord.
This easy fill-in idea creates a smooth transition to the next chord.
I illustrated this fill-in for three different hymns… all in the key of G Major.
You will see a short excerpt from each hymn; showing where the left hand fill-in occurs.
Once you’ve mastered this fill-in idea…try it on other hymns.
In order to do this, you will have to hunt for a I chord leading to a vi chord. You can do it!
Here’s a few hymns to start with:
Key of C… Wonderful Grace of Jesus (end of sentence #1 on word “sin” going in to the next word “how”)
Key of E flat…Fairest Lord Jesus (first two words)
Key of D Major…Crown Him With Many Crowns (first three words)
That’s enough to keep you busy for a while.
Repeated application will help you master and retain this simple left hand octave fill-in.
Makes sense! I will have to try this. Thanks!