Mike's Master Classes

Expand Your Comping Concepts

John Stowell·
5.0 (2 reviews)·INTERMEDIATE·Chord Voicings·1 lesson
$29.95
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In this class John demonstrates and explains pianistic devices (isolating/separating notes in the chord, close interval inversions,etc.) and how to apply them to the guitar in the accompaniment role. Also explained and demonstrated are open string voicings, inner voice movement, playing over the bar line, developing a rhythmic vocabulary as it applies to comping. The devices/techniques are played in the context of simple tunes to demonstrate real world applications.  Guitarist Mike Pardew performs with John during some of the class.

Course Content

Lessons

  • Expand Your Comping Concepts5940

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Dana Weary
6/10/2009

Ah, Grasshopper! Before you can leave the temple, you must first snatch 1/100th of the wisdom of Stowell!<br /> <br /> John is phenomenal, I always feel like I'm trying to drink from a fire hose, so a video is a much appreciated path for me to study some of John's incredible technique. Don't hesitate, buy this and get busy with it!

james seaberry
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4/3/2009

This is an outstanding lesson; concepts that you have not seen elsewhere, like the &quot;over-the-bar&quot; comping ideas that will keep me busy for a long, long time.

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John Stowell is a unique jazz guitarist influenced as much by pianists and horn players as he is by guitarists. His original take on harmony, chords and improvisation sets him apart. John has taught internationally for 30 years in every educational setting. His clinics are informal, hands-on and informative. In addition to music theory and guidelines for improvisation, John shares his professional experience with the business of music. "In the age of mediocrity and clones, John Stowell's uniqueness and originality is a breath of fresh air. I love playing with him." - Paul Horn