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24.12Add tenths when comfortable
A very beautiful ballad sound:
LH:
root + 10th.
For C:
C + E with E more than an octave above C.
For A minor:
A + C
For Dm:
D + F
For G7:
G + B
This clearly establishes chord quality while remaining open.
If the stretch is uncomfortable, roll it or omit it.