Hi Grubb: I play chords, chords, and MORE chords ! and then occasionally add single or 2 note left hand fills. I ALWAYS have the left hand assigned to a keyboard (piano, organ, synth, etc) or a string (violins, etc) sound. I also make it a point to either delete or MUTE all auto accomp keyboard parts, in order for me to play all keyboard accomp parts LIVE !

The important thing (to me) in 'left hand' auto accomp chord playing (with the left voice ON) is the choice of chords used, type of chord voicings played, and the types of chord progressions you play. Smooth voice leading, employing interestingly rythmic chord playing techniques, and playing to emphasize inner chord voicing progressions, can make the difference between sounding merely acceptable vs outstanding. The key is keeping things interesting & varied, and that means playing LIVE as much as possible. My favorite arranger tools for creating spontaneous live action is "fill self" and "Mutipads". I use the 'fill self' button a LOT throughout a song and have it triggered via footpedal. The key is
interacting with the auto accomp, but never letting it dominate the keyboard performer, YOU! - Scott

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