Jazz Piano School Podcast Ep:46 - Everything Comping Part 1

As I was reviewing through all the JPS podcasts I realized there were none on comping! Wow! Well we're about to change that. In this two part series I'm going to go over everything comping ranging from beginner to advanced techniques, where to place your hands and what voicings to use. Enjoy!

[@YannZhu]

You're amazing! Few tutorials or books talk about voicing in different registers, but that's what we need for playing jazz. Thank you Brenden!

[@BrendenLowe]

Thanks for your positive comment and support Yann! I really appreciate it.

[@jazzfan2222]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed! There were barely any videos on this topic on the Internet

[@spassgamer]

Thank you so much :) I watched this 15 Minutes now and already know that this will be pure gold for me ! xD

[@andizagmusic8608]

Hi man, how're you doing? This video and it's second part have been an ENORMOUS help to me. As well as your other videos, which I haven't digged in yet. I'm struggling with comping in a big band, hence this is a golden info for me, as I'm not very experienced in this tasks nor in jazz (eventhoguh I love the style). I'm transcribing your comping over Cheek to cheek, as I found it brilliant and very musical. In case you'd like to use it in your courses or something, I'll be glad to send it to you so you give it a look. Lastly, in a near future I would very much like to contribute with your lessons or your music, so, if there's any way to make donations or colaborate in any way or merchandising I could buy, I'll be glad to do it. Since this material has been really helpfull and I feel kind of "in debt" haha. All the best, Andrés.

[@jazzpianoschool]

Thanks for the amazing comment, @andizagmusic! We'd love to have you sign up and become a JPS member!

[@andizagmusic8608]

@@jazzpianoschool As soon as I can :) all the best!

[@BrendenLowe]

Absolutely! You're very welcome. I think a lot of people will feel the same.

[@tommaluco4357]

Hi Brenden, thanks a lot for all your podcasts and the website. This is really great material to work on. Helps me a lot !! Could you please let us know what is this app you're using for play alongs, I really can't figure it out for myself ! Greetings from France

[@BrendenLowe]

Tom Maluco no problem! You're very welcome! The app is called irealpro. I highly recommend it. Enjoy!

[@s_hu_5474]

Hello teacher, this video is really helpful for me but I have a question, you played E note with your left hand at 8:05 to 8:06 for sample comping in key of Eb. I don't know why "E" note on bass because voicing you played right hand seems to be F7(b13#9) or B7(9 13) to next chord Bb7 or you just played E note as 4th of B7? wishes

[@jazzpianoschool]

Thank you, @Zajeckoza! As to your question, the E in the left hand in the excerpt you referenced is a part of a Drop 2 F#min9 voicing. The F#min9 is played as a chromatic passing chord into the Fmin9. Hope this helps!

[@s_hu_5474]

Thank you teacher!@@jazzpianoschool I really understood it, you are great pianist and teacher!

[@user-ew6bi6ke7h]

Pretty well， What' the midi piano software name ？ please

[@tinglytingly7183]

thanks but i wanna know what the progression on 11:30 thanks

[@jazzpianoschool]

Thanks for the question - @ 11:30 that’s a 2-5-1 with a 3-6 turnaround. So all in all: 2/5/1/3-6 = Dmin7/G7/Cmaj7/Emin7-A7. With some various subs and movements of course. Hope this helps!

[@AntonStruzik]

"as i get lower and lower" - Brenden Lowe.

[@aarondantley1293]

Hey Brenden, which app are you using for the drum loops?

[@jazzpianoschool]

@Aaron: the iReal Pro app!

[@tinglytingly7183]

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