Comping Rhythms for Beginners

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In this video, I show you some basic comping rhythms for beginners. Comping is just a shortened term for 'Accompanying' and in the context of jazz, it just means to play the chords in a varied and interesting rhythm to support a melody line or solo.
I'm using the software 'iRealPro' to practice but you could just use a metronome if you don't have that app.
I start by showing you some very basic rhythms and then we begin to develop them further. Once you get the hang of them you'll find you just start coming up with your own rhythms and you'll have the ability to play around with the chords without having to count.
If you have any questions, just leave a comment below.
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[@fatimabroch6962]

More videos like this!!!! It' s what I need. Thank you !!!!!! 😊

[@ccaskowski]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!

[@building436]

Thank's for this very intelligently made jump-start! It's the perfect counterplay to 2 and 4, which reinforces this great, great "swing-feeling". Thanks very much!

[@MarqueeMarkVI]

Friggin brilliant I never really thought of staying on the upbeat much of the time. Thanks

[@Tina_Siri]

Very detailed analytic lesson.Bravo!

[@Jolnichek]

Best piano tutorials in the known world.

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks bro!

[@parisajedari]

Thank you a lot!!!! That was exactly what I’d been looking for!

[@Piano_Pig]

My pleasure! Glad you found it useful 😀

[@supremel3vel469]

Thanks G, your videos are really insightful!

[@ericveith4149]

Thank you sir! Very helpful

[@Zizink]

Excellent,This is what i need as beginner....thanks a lot....

[@MotoCrazy66]

Nice one, Simon. As always.

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@sibujena1]

Brilliant.you explain so easily.pls upload more of such comping patterns. Plsssssssssssssssss

[@jesutunmbiolaitan5613]

Really nice video thank you very much

[@sarasiri1915]

Such a clear and helpful explanation. Thank you :)

[@Piano_Pig]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@ryanbent9368]

this was awesome!

[@nijandhanm9432]

Thank u Simon....

[@amj.composer]

I always recommend your channel to my friends. You have REALLY unique videos. It perfectly complements my music classes.

[@Piano_Pig]

Good stuff! Thanks 😀

[@davidallsopp4030]

excellent tutorial

[@grievinghollowness6171]

Thanks for all the lessons! They're really helpful.

[@Piano_Pig]

No worries! Glad you like them :)

[@phukaoprommolmard5282]

thanks a lot!

[@ajalimagno4542]

Nice explanation thanks bro

[@SheaSoapsbyLara]

Thank you!

[@knownow486]

thank you!

[@princelyamirthasamy7804]

நீ நல்லவன் டா(You are good person). Thank you da for teaching me big piano in simple version. Keep rocking. God bless you..

[@LaurenceBadetti-qy1ov]

Excellent car très simple Mille mercis et impatiente d avoir une suite

[@hauas]

Thank you for a great tutorial. Are there simmilar comping rythms for 3/4 meter?

[@faenrira1]

Good thaks..

[@hamkaab3634]

thank you 👍🏼 🙏

[@Piano_Pig]

No worries!

[@ChrisGP1027]

Uuuu!! Ta de pelos!! GRACIAS!! 🖒

[@rajkumard4304]

Thanks

[@Piano_Pig]

My pleasure 😀

[@DJmisterpeluca]

Haha nice, thank you

[@elisabetortega.]

Did you do the advanced comping rhythm video?

[@mannycepeda1]

Do you have those voicings on pdf?

[@deejay5633]

Nice HairStyle! :D

[@Piano_Pig]

Haha it was getting a bit long - needed to do something about it!

[@ferdikeune9066]

Where can I get the background music?

[@Piano_Pig]

It's from iRealPro, you can download the app

[@lutfioc3193]

1:45 (in chord A # -B-E #) which type is it called? not comping? What is the name ?

[@mfc0511]

Lutfi OC it’s an altered voicing for Gdom (the V in our ii-V-I in C). More specifically it has a #9 in A#, and also a #5/b13 in D#/Eb

[@TheMachtigen]

How is that a Maj 2-5-1 in C if all you’re playing is FMaj7 and Em7? The 4 and 3 of the Scale?

[@Piano_Pig]

I'm using rootless voicings!

[@christhedemocrat]

What keys are you hitting. The keys are very important to show

[@sheldonevans6096]

Very nice it sounds advance

[@sheldonevans6096]

I need sum help with my playing

[@rubenbest1]

Is there any lesson on Latin Jazz in store? I think that would be a cool vid

[@Piano_Pig]

I'll add it to my list 😉

[@rubenbest1]

@@Piano_Pig I can't wait!

[@chineduknight6426]

How can I get a backing track to practice with

[@tanhannlin8620]

irealpro in app store

[@CrowClouds]

Woudlnt c major 251 be Dm G C, though? I'm not sure what chords you're playing but I definitely don't see you playing a C

[@Piano_Pig]

I'm am playing Dm7, G7, Cmaj7. They're rootless voicings though, so maybe not as easily recognisable. I explain all about them in detail in the previous lessons in the course, but you can check this lesson I made for an basic overview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJuxY5eLbZiMb9k

[@CrowClouds]

@@Piano_Pig ah ty!

[@carter8679]

How are A and E part of G7, even with a rootless voicing?

[@Piano_Pig]

I'm technically playing a G13, the A is the 9th and the E is the 13th. You normally just write these chords with a 7 and not bother notating the added chord extensions.

[@carter8679]

ahhh... ok thanks!

[@warmgun]

what about the right hand

[@Piano_Pig]

This was just about the rhythms - not 2 handed voicings

[@warmgun]

OK

[@naimebond8284]

Why doesn't anyone simply count out loud when you play so we beginners can CONCENTRATE and can follow and not get lost after the first two measure?

[@christiangutfleisch]

better learn 4+ and 2+

[@carter8679]

How the fuck is this a 2 5 1 in C?

[@Piano_Pig]

This video explains it all my friend: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJuxY5eLbZiMb9k

[@RikHoward.]

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