Second in a series that will progressively develop your Jazz Blues comping chops…
Study-Practice Notes
Pattern Recognition
- Left Hand: Chord roots played in steady quarter notes.
- Right Hand. Closed position basic chord voicings connected by voice leading, all played on the strong beat in each bar.
Interpretation
- Be sensitive to the 3-phase Blues form.
Technique
- Adjust the shape of your right hand to naturally fit the shape of each chord.
- No flams between left and right hand.
- Used a prepared attack and let gravity to the work.