Lesson

Some ideas on what to think about when comping underneath the melody.

Here's pt. 1 of comping. Keep it simple and tasty!

Further ideas about playing over a minor IV to I resolution in jazz.
-Tyler

Pick the right melody, it doesn't have to be hard!

Check out this etude. Study the chords and write in the names with the alterations. Then play the etude. It will get you moving around and weaving through the changes. Work up the speed a little bit, and transposing in one other key will go along way.

The etude PDF is attached.

Here's my last lesson before I start a bunch of lessons on rhythm changes. Sorry, my loop skipped once or twice during this, but I was only like a second, so I kept it.

Here's a solo etude on rhythm changes based upon the use of four note groupings.

Man, it's the end of the semester here. I'm working my ass off between gigs, students, classes and setting up my summer.

Musicians HAVE to think at least one season ahead. It's spring and if it isn't happening it probably won't. Get to summer. I bet the heavy cats are thinking 2 seasons or a year ahead. OK.

Anyway, let me officially announce we are working on Rhythm changes now. This is our tune of the month, officially.

So, why don't you guys blog about rhythm changes. What do you want to know? What do you think about??

Some tips on creating voicings.

Simple ideas that will help keep the harmony moving.