Soloing and Comping in a Pianistic Style
- Voicings tips from how to maximize quartal voicings, use standard shapes, develop unique open string voicings that go beyond typical drop voicings
- Rhythmic ideas that encourage rhythmic independence and variety (for both solo and comping!)
- How to create lines from voicings, add chromatic melodic variations and lines that span the fretboard
- How to develop a personal harmonic vocabulary that goes beyond standard textbook chord shapes
Course Content
Full Video + Download
- Soloing and Comping in a Pianistic Style5640
Quartal Harmony Basics
- Quartal Harmony - Voicings, Lines and Playing on Different Modes305
- Melodic Ideas on Top206
- All Blues - Dorian Sounds280
Applying Voicings to a II-V-I
- II-V-I Sound - Embellishing Chord Shapes488
- Playing Voicings on Lower Strings384
- Two Melody Notes on Top222
- Secondary Dominants443
- Dorian Mode147
- Side Slipping175
- Mixolydian Mode114
Creating Harmonic Movement
- Using Passing Chords137
- Blues in G166
Expanding Chordal Horizons
- Fourth Voicings Vs Standard Drop Voicings165
- More Like The Piano - Learning From Other Instruments253
- Classical Music Ideas and Exercises on Tunes269
Beyond Standard Practice Techniques
- Expanding Shell Voicings and Using Open String Voicings499
- Melody Harmony Relationship and Changing Bass with Open String Voicing Exercise320
- Random Bass Notes and Recording a Drone187
- Visualisation and Practicing Without An Instrument159
- Triads with a Drone Open String and Different Bass Notes and Other Exercises240
Putting It All Together
- Autumn Leaves Performance250
- Explaining The Concepts Used304
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Canadian guitarist Lorne Lofsky is a mainstay of the jazz scene in the Toronto area where he has been performing and teaching since the 70's. He has performed and recorded with Oscar Peterson, Ed Bickert, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Chet Baker, Johnny Hartman, Bob Brookmeyer and Pat LaBarbara among many others. From 1983 to 1991 Lorne played in a quartet with Ed Bickert which yielded two fine recordings. From '94-'96 Lorne was a member of the Oscar Peterson Quartet. The group performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Montreal Jazz Festival, Sao Paolo, Brazil and numerous concerts throughout Europe. In addition, Lorne was featured on three CDs with Oscar Peterson. Over the years, Lorne has taught many clinics on jazz guitar and improvisation. He has been an Instructor at York University in Toronto since the late 70's, and has taught for several years at the University of Toronto. Lorne also has an extensive private teaching practice.