Blues, Basslines, Re-harm, Chords and Comping

Learn how to play jazz blues with confidence in this short but powerful course. Covering four essential jazz blues concepts—walking basslines, rootless chords, reharmonization, and comping—this course will help you build a solid foundation for playing blues progressions with depth and sophistication.

You'll start by learning how to construct a walking bassline, then move on to playing rootless chord voicings and effective comping techniques. The course also introduces reharmonization strategies, including tritone substitutions and blues variations that will expand your harmonic vocabulary. By mastering these techniques, you'll be able to create your own blues progressions and accompany with confidence.

Perfect for jazz and blues pianists of all levels, this course provides the essential tools needed to enhance your playing, whether you're comping behind a soloist or improvising your own arrangements.

Master Jazz Blues with Basslines, Chords, and Reharmonization

Jazz blues is a foundational style that every pianist should know, and mastering its key elements will open the door to more creative playing. The Blues, Basslines, Re-harm, Chords, and Comping course is designed to give you a strong understanding of the essential techniques that bring jazz blues to life.

The course begins with a focus on walking basslines, breaking down how to create smooth, flowing movement in the left hand. You'll then learn how to layer rootless chord voicings over your bassline, providing a fuller and more harmonically interesting sound. As you progress, the course introduces reharmonization techniques such as tritone substitutions, allowing you to create fresh variations of the blues progression.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a complete set of tools for playing jazz blues with confidence. Whether you're accompanying a singer, comping in a band, or soloing over blues changes, these techniques will give your playing a more professional and polished feel.

Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes! This course is great for beginners and intermediate players looking to improve their blues and jazz foundation.

Will I learn how to create my own blues progressions?
Yes! The course covers different blues variations and reharmonization techniques to help you develop unique progressions.

Do I need prior experience with walking basslines?
No, the course provides a step-by-step introduction to creating and playing walking basslines.

Can I apply these techniques to other jazz styles?
Absolutely! The skills you learn in this course, especially rootless chords and comping, are valuable for all jazz styles.