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One of the most revolutionary chapters covers rootless voicings, a technique pioneered heavily by Bill Evans. When playing in a trio with a bass player, the bassist handles the root notes. Therefore, the pianist can drop the root entirely, freeing up fingers to play colorful extensions like the 9th, 11th, and 13th. Levine provides systematic formulas for "Form A" and "Form B" rootless voicings across all keys. 4. Fourth Chords (Quartal Harmony) and McCoy Tyner Voicings mark levine the jazz piano bookpdf