Mark, the bandleader and tenor player, stared dejectedly at the stage. His rhythm section had vanished—his bassist had blown a tire on the highway, and his drummer was supposedly "sick" (which usually meant he was at a poker game). This left Mark, his soprano sax, and a terrified freshman music student named Leo sitting at the grand piano.
These are the 3rd and 7th of the chord (sometimes called "guide tones"). 3rd: Determines if the chord is major or minor. 7th: Determines if it is a major 7, dominant 7, or minor 7. Simple Setup: Left Hand: Plays the Root (foundation). Right Hand: Plays the 3rd and 7th . Jazz Piano Voicings For The Non-pianist Pdf