comping – Jason Lyon Music

All About That Bass, Bout That Bass (No Trouble)

Aug 27, 2018

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in b) Harmony & Comping, c) Musicianship, e) Rants & Ramblings

I’ve had a question about comping bass solos. Wow. Well, how long have we got… I’ll start by mentioning that I play some “journeyman” bass. I can do a reasonable job as long the tempos are gentle, the changes aren’t too complex and you don’t expect inspired solos (or particularly good intonation). The reason I…

Inside, Outside, Leave Me Alone

Oct 21, 2013

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Jason

in a) Soloing Scales & Modes, b) Harmony & Comping

Some Thoughts on Accompanying an Adventurous Soloist. “It is a truth universally acknowledged that accomplished pianoforte accompaniment requires such skills of listening, following, supporting, interacting, suggesting and sometimes even leading, as have been correctly acquired for the purpose of conduct in polite society. Yet what, dear reader, is a humble pianofortist to do, when confronted with the discomforting prospect…

The Secret of Jazz? Mathematics

Jun 14, 2013

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Jason

in a) Soloing Scales & Modes, b) Harmony & Comping, c) Musicianship

Forget technical studies, listening to the greats, learning licks, advanced harmony, playing out, networking and “living the life”. Well, don’t forget them at all, actually. But those are the obvious bits, and there’s a very simple principle that most learners completely overlook as they strive to progress in jazz. They’re usually too busy with the high-flown…

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All About That Bass, Bout That Bass (No Trouble)

Inside, Outside, Leave Me Alone

The Secret of Jazz? Mathematics