Chord Voicings and Comping

In this lesson we will be using the 3/4-time song Alice In Wonderland to cover some very important comping techniques. This first part of the lesson will cover the first 16 measures of the song. In upcoming part 2, we will finish the song. This approach will give you the perfect balance between having a challenge and being overwhelmed, thus allowing you to really get the first part of the lesson down pat before moving on.

In this fakebook comping lesson we will be using the 3/4-time song Alice In Wonderland to cover some very important piano comping techniques. This is the second part of the lesson and we will cover the rest of the song.

In this lesson we talk about HOW to create those BIG sounding chords. We will also cover how to turn a basic progression into a more contemporary sounding set of chords through re-harmonization, chord fills, left hand accompaniment techniques and chord tensions.

In this course you’ll learn how to comp in both a solo and group setting. If you’ve wondered how to get a fuller sound with your left-hand accompaniment, this lesson will give you techniques that you’ll use for years to come. This first lesson focuses on ballad and oom-pah / stride styles.

In part two, we will be covering techniques in how to comp chords in a group setting and over a bassline.

In this lesson you'll learn what rootless chords are and how to use them. You'll also learn how to practice these chords to better integrate them into your playing.

In this lesson, you’ll learn the 4-way closed position and rootless voicings that make your chord voicings scream professional. We begin by focusing on the voicings in your left hand, but the theory and application can be used all across the keyboard. You’ll quickly be able to use these voicings in all aspects of your playing.

In this 2nd part we will focus on dominant 7 chord voicings with 2 hands along with some examples of how to apply these techniques.

In this 2-part lesson we are going to work through a common progression with a walking bassline and comping chords. Part 2 we will improvise over the bassline. Solid walking basslines are an important skill for any keyboardist and this lesson will show you techniques that I use to this day on gigs. Lesson is done on an organ but is great for all pianists!

In this second part, we will be covering improvisation techniques. The concepts in this lesson are extremely important for improvisors of ALL levels. In particular the sections on starting and ending notes are a great way to analyze your improvisation and gain concepts that will carry over to many other songs.