Underscoring From The Keys

The two words that come to mind when I think of padding underneath a speaking moment are: simple and sensitive. Simple because the goal in a moment like this is to support the communicator. Anything that is overly complex would draw attention to you and not what is being said. This requires discernment to what the moment needs. Sensitive because it is so easy for keys players to come out and play at one dynamic range the entire time they are padding. Again, the goal is to support the communicator so listening to their dynamics and pace in which they are communicating is key to making the underscoring fit and truly support what is being said.

I linked a video of some guys who do a good job explaining and modeling how to do this well. Check it out, try it out and keep growing your craft!