Jazz School: Major Blues: 12-Bar Comping Pattern #2

Second in a series of lessons that will progressively develop your Jazz Blues comping chops…

music notation showing a major 12 bar blues comping pattern

Study-Practice Notes

How to use these studies

Pattern Recognition: (1) Left Hand: Chord roots played in steady quarter notes, (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 Tips: Adjust the shape of your right hand to naturally fit the shape of each chord, (2) No flams between left and right hand, (3) Used a prepared attack and work with gravity.


learn more… Jazz School: Major Blues: 12 -Bar Comping Pattern #3

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