Chord Voicings Masterclass

Melodic Comping

Jake Langley·
5.0 (1 review)
·BEGINNER·2 lessons·41s of video

About this masterclass

Jake Langley teaches melodic comping for jazz guitar, working through a blues and Stella by Starlight. Instead of static chord stabs, Jake builds accompaniment from harmonized melodies, oldies riffs, and blues phrases — essentially making chord melodies out of your comping.

What's covered

  • Comping through a blues with harmonized melodic lines
  • Comping over Stella by Starlight, with a Soundslice clip of Jake's comping to follow along with
  • Using oldies riffs and blues phrases as accompaniment material
  • Turning chord melody thinking into accompaniment

Includes 1 page of TAB. Running time: 30'58''.

Lessons in this masterclass

Lessons

  • 1Melodic Comping39s
  • 2Soundslice of Stella [Comping]2s

Reviews & Ratings

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Dane Clarke
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3/27/2021

Blues and ballad with lots of examples of chord choices and approaches; importance of respecting the melody and complimenting the soloist. Great lesson.

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About the instructor

Jake Langley