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Jazzy Blues Comping 1

Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Intermediate
00:58:21

Learn the art of jazz comping on the Jazzy-Blues chord progression, used in tunes like Route 66.  You’ll discover how to add colored notes to the chord, use chord shells, and develop blues fills.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the melody and chords
  • Explore Shell Chord Voicings
  • Discover Jazzy Blues techniques
  • Apply 2nd & 6th (9th & 13th) to color chords
  • Use the Blues Scale to create Fills
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Basslines

Course Lessons

1
Jazzy Blues Comping 1 – Lesson 1
10:44

Missouri River Blues Melody

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2
Jazzy Blues Comping 1 – Lesson 2
11:26

Root Position 7th Chords

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3
Jazzy Blues Comping 1 – Lesson 3
10:24

Left Hand Shell Chords & Groove

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4
Jazzy Blues Comping 1 – Lesson 4
13:01

Right Hand Chord Tones

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5
Jazzy Blues Comping 1 – Lesson 5
12:46

Adding 2 & 6 Colors to Chord, Blues Fills

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