First in a series of lessons that will progressively develop your Jazz Blues comping chops…
Study-Practice Notes
Pattern Recognition: (1) Left Hand: Chord roots played on the strong beat in each bar (2) 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: (1) Adjust the shape of your right hand to naturally fit the shape of each chord (2) No flams between your left and right hand (3) Use a prepared attack and work with gravity.