The Art of Comping: The 7 Deadly Sins

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

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[@derbyd10]

Yes! Great explanations George especially #2. It’s so easy to overplay rhythmic stuff. Accompany and compliment !

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

I've been guilty of all of them at one time or another

[@kenster3554]

The reference at 0:43 about comping meaning both accompanying and complimenting is a phrase that I heard used by a drummer in Connecticut in the 80’s. It is a phrase that I have often used myself since, but until this video, I have never heard anyone else use it. I’m sure that the Connecticut drummer didn’t coin the phrase, but I am surprised that it is not cited more frequently.

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

I can't claim to have coined it either. I'm not sure where I heard, but it sure makes sense, don't you think?

[@kenster3554]

@@GeorgeHessMusic It absolutely makes sense. It stuck with me!

[@kenster3554]

@@GeorgeHessMusic What guitar are you playing? Obviously ES175 inspired. Laminate top? Sounds great!

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

@@kenster3554It a Peerless Gigmaster Jazz. I fell in love with it at the store and bought it on the spot. Unfortunately Peerless seems to have gone out of business

[@georgesember9069]

I used to accompany singers in my office during lunch hours, my favorite kind of playing. I’m 81 now and don’t run into singers anymore, unfortunately. Enjoyed the seminar!!

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mrlionelb]

Thank you for this video. It's a very interesting and professional approach 😊

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

Glad you liked it! Any questions?

[@mrlionelb]

​@@GeorgeHessMusicI'm starting the guitar again, alone, I note that it's better to play on play-alongs or real tunes than on backing tracks (that's good, I have some old aebersold, and I just discovered useful apps like Moises & Lalala.ai). Thanks for all your advices.

[@ricksmithguitar]

Hey George, nice vid! Sharing with my students

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

Thanks, Rick

[@jimtessin4130]

Excellent!!!!!!

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

Thanks

[@busterstutts9849]

Forgive me Father for l have sinned 😊

[@GeorgeHessMusic]

LOL