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13.21Level 6 — bossa rhythm
Do not treat RH as block chords on every beat.
A useful starting feel:
LH: bass on 1 and 3
RH: offbeat chord attacks.
For example:
chord on:
1&
2&
4
or another consistent syncopated pattern.
The exact pattern can vary.
The key is:
stable bass + displaced harmony.