Rootless A — Maj7
3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
CMaj7 Rootless A
E (3)G (5)B (7)D (9)
Rootless Voicing Type A (Bill Evans Style):
The root is dropped — the bass player covers it.
• 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
The 9th replaces the root. The hand stays in mid register.
Example: CMaj7 RL-A = E + G + B + D
The root is dropped — the bass player covers it.
• 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
The 9th replaces the root. The hand stays in mid register.
Example: CMaj7 RL-A = E + G + B + D