Jazz Piano Comping How to Comp

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If you like this Jazz Piano Tutorial, please subscribe: / walkthatbass • For more information check out my website: https://www.thejazzpianosite.com/jazz... • This Jazz Piano Tutorial is about Comping. 'Comping' means 'accompanying or complementing' a soloist. • While comping, you have 2 objectives: • Complement the soloist rhythmically AND harmonically • Stay out of the soloist’s way • Rhythm Rules • Your goal while comping is to create variety in your rhythm (unlike ‘Vamping’). This is done by: • Play with OR between the melody • Play on AND off the beat • Play short AND long notes • Harmony Rules • Alter and Substitute Chords • Add Ornamentals • Voicings Rules • Pick appropriate register for voicing (generally middle register) get out of soloist’s way • Use intervals of 4ths or greater • You CAN play the root in the bass • Minimise movement between chords • Soprano Voice Leading • How to stay our of the soloist's way • Play in a different register to soloist • Use voicings with intervals of 4ths wider • Use short notes with pauses – leaving open spaces for soloist • Don’t use overly complex harmonies/substitutions (at first) • Listen to the soloist – complement • In the video I use the song 'Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You' as an example of how to comp. • If you follow the rules and ideas laid out in this video, your comping will sound smooth and professional and tidy. • If you enjoyed this Jazz Piano Tutorial, please subscribe

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