Eighth a series of lessons that will progressively develop your Jazz Blues comping chops…
Study-Practice Notes
Pattern Recognition: (1) Two-fisted five-note voicings in syncopated rhythm, (2) Left Hand = Root+b7 or Root+3, (3) Right Hand = b7 or 3 on bottom, color tone (either 9 or 13) in the middle, Root or 5 on top, (4) all connected by voice leading, (5) Don’t forget to swing the eighth notes!
Interpretation: (1) Be sensitive to the 3-phrases form, (2) Be aware of the underlying 4 beat pulse in each bar.
Technique Tips: (1) Adjust the shape of your right hand to naturally fit the shape of each chord, (2) No flams between left and right hand, (3) Use a prepared attack, (4) Have some arm and hand momentum and work with gravity.