For most of the recorded history of Jazz the Piano has been the main and usually the only comping instrument. This text will help Guitarists get a handle on the most important job they have when playing in a small group:comping. This book can be used as a progressive study of comping or simply a source of ideas. Although rhythms and voice leading are found throughout the book they are isolated for study in particular sections. Thebook and accompanying audio cover voice leading multi-use voicings voicing variations passing chords harmonized scales intervallic comping rhythm and studies (blues standard modern and modal). Includes access to onlineaudio.
