Comping Masterclass
Being the Band
“I recommend this highly if you play solo, duo or trio jazz gigs and want to get even better ideas to approach standards. Your bandmates (soloists or singers) will appreciate the va…”
About this masterclass
Christopher Woitach teaches one of the most useful skills a guitarist can acquire: accompanying a single-line instrument — a horn, a voice, a violin — in a duo setting, where the guitar has to "be the band." The course covers the skills needed to set up a tune with an introduction and accompany a melody instrument effectively.
What's covered
- How to construct intros, with examples and discussion
- 4 intros in Soundslice you can use as springboards for your own ideas
- Accompanying the melody and supporting a soloist
- Endings, including "Take the A Train"-style, Count Basie-style, and blues endings
- A full duo performance example with trombonist John Moak
By the end you'll have a solid foundation for "being the band" behind a singer, horn player, or any single-line instrument — skills that transfer easily to other settings. A useful companion piece is Christopher Woitach's "Environments", also on Mike's Master Classes. Duration: 60 minutes.
Lessons in this masterclass
Lessons
- 11. Intro1m 40s
- 21. Take the A Train ending19s
- 32. Intro to Intros11m 45s
- 42. Take the A Train ending extended22s
- 53. Intros, Examples, & Discussion16m 22s
- 63. My Baby Just Cares for Me20s
- 74. Count Basie18s
- 84. Intro 1 Swing - Key C34s
- 95. Blues 118s
- 105. Intro 230s
- 116. Blues 218s
- 126. Intro Ex: 330s
- 137. Intro 428s
- 148. Accompanying Melody and Solo21m 20s
- 159. Performance (with John Moak, Trombone)6m 13s
- 16Endings Introduction8m 19s
- 17Intro 1 Swing Key C34s
Reviews & Ratings
"Great for guitar soloists and guitarists who play in duo, trio or other small groups!"
I recommend this highly if you play solo, duo or trio jazz gigs and want to get even better ideas to approach standards. Your bandmates (soloists or singers) will appreciate the variety that you will bring to your next gig.
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