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Jazz rhythm section

Walk, comp and swing with a group, and hand the chorus to the next soloist.

Before you start

Swing Time and the Blues, and basic playing on your instrument.

Start Jazz rhythm section
Listen to a study from the first lesson: Bass movement and comping space

The lessons

  1. Bass movement and comping space. Hear how the bass carries the form while the keyboard leaves space. Open
  2. Shared swing reference. Agree on a shared swing feel with the rest of the band. Open
  3. Call and answer with restraint. Leave a real opening for another player to answer your call. Open
  4. Handing off the chorus. Mark where one chorus ends and the next player begins. Open