Comping - The Complete Guide

There is so much to learn before you can adequately comp - before you can successfully be the one in the band who lays down the harmony for everyone else. Whether you are a piano, organ, guitar, or vibes player in your jazz band, this video will provide an overview, but also very specific advice about how to comp - from voicings to rhythms to a deep understanding of what your purpose is as a chord instrument. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Why we comp 1:53 When to comp 2:48 comping rhythms 9:05 Which notes to play (open and closed) 19:04 switching from chord to chord (playing in the spaces - accenting important rhythms) 25:55 Making a melody out of your comping 28:29 Wrapping up See the Jazz Bible video here: Get the Jazz Bible here: Pick up my signature staff paper here: My