I used to accompany singers in my office during lunch hours, my favorite kind of playing. I’m 81 now and don’t run into singers anymore, unfortunately. Enjoyed the seminar!!
The reference at 0:43 about comping meaning both accompanying and complimenting is a phrase that I heard used by a drummer in Connecticut in the 80’s. It is a phrase that I have often used myself since, but until this video, I have never heard anyone else use it. I’m sure that the Connecticut drummer didn’t coin the phrase, but I am surprised that it is not cited more frequently.
@@kenster3554It a Peerless Gigmaster Jazz. I fell in love with it at the store and bought it on the spot. Unfortunately Peerless seems to have gone out of business
@@GeorgeHessMusicI'm starting the guitar again, alone, I note that it's better to play on play-alongs or real tunes than on backing tracks (that's good, I have some old aebersold, and I just discovered useful apps like Moises & Lalala.ai). Thanks for all your advices.
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Yes! Great explanations George especially #2. It’s so easy to overplay rhythmic stuff. Accompany and compliment !
I've been guilty of all of them at one time or another
I used to accompany singers in my office during lunch hours, my favorite kind of playing. I’m 81 now and don’t run into singers anymore, unfortunately. Enjoyed the seminar!!
Thanks for sharing!
The reference at 0:43 about comping meaning both accompanying and complimenting is a phrase that I heard used by a drummer in Connecticut in the 80’s. It is a phrase that I have often used myself since, but until this video, I have never heard anyone else use it. I’m sure that the Connecticut drummer didn’t coin the phrase, but I am surprised that it is not cited more frequently.
I can't claim to have coined it either. I'm not sure where I heard, but it sure makes sense, don't you think?
@@GeorgeHessMusic It absolutely makes sense. It stuck with me!
@@GeorgeHessMusic What guitar are you playing? Obviously ES175 inspired. Laminate top? Sounds great!
@@kenster3554It a Peerless Gigmaster Jazz. I fell in love with it at the store and bought it on the spot. Unfortunately Peerless seems to have gone out of business
Excellent!!!!!!
Thanks
Thank you for this video. It's a very interesting and professional approach 😊
Glad you liked it! Any questions?
@@GeorgeHessMusicI'm starting the guitar again, alone, I note that it's better to play on play-alongs or real tunes than on backing tracks (that's good, I have some old aebersold, and I just discovered useful apps like Moises & Lalala.ai). Thanks for all your advices.
Hey George, nice vid! Sharing with my students
Thanks, Rick
Forgive me Father for l have sinned 😊
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