Taken from a concert Laura Klein and I did a couple of years ago in Calif.
Day 2: The same rhythm is being used here, but the top note is being moved around. While moving the top around changes the harmony, it also gives the illusion of something different happening rhythmically.
This is about diminished lines.
This is about sticking.
This is about how to play diminished chords.
This is about rhythm changes.
This is about Minor ii - V lines.
This is about how to master turnaround.
An updated recording with faster tempo.
In this week's set of lessons, we're examining some different rhythmic comping exercises. Most of these are based around a simple dotted quarter and eighth note rhythm. In this first day, work on exaggerating the shortness of the eighth note. Keep it short and crisp to make the exercise groove.