BookatlasPiano Rabbit Hole: Improvisation Theory & Practice
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54.87For example

Plain:

B♭ triad.

Before replacing it:

B♭6.

Then:

B♭6/9.

Try inversion.

Try pedal bass.

Try a D♭→D grace note.

Try different register.

Try delayed RH attack.

One chord contains many possible arrangements.