1-6-2-5 Comping Style

1-6-2-5 Comping Style by Guy Fenocchi is a video lesson on playing jazz rhythm guitar. You will learn the chords for a 1-6-2-5 progression that can be used as an intro or turnaround for a jazz standard. We will also talk about using syncopated rhythms. Syncopation is an important part of the jazz comping style. Mixing syncopated with non-syncopated rhythms will give a sense of where the beat is.

Watch the lesson: Quicktime or Flash

Here is the tab and chord charts for this progression

a mixolydian scale

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Intro to Jazz Rhythm Styles by Guy Fenocchi is a lesson for anyone who wants to learn the basic concepts of playing rhythm jazz guitar. You will learn how to play straight rhythm, comping, and bossa nova style. Guy will teach you the chords, strumming patterns and techniques that create a classic jazzy sound. We will also work on timing by playing along with a rhythm track. The download includes a Quicktime video, mp3 jam tracks, and a .pdf with the tabs and chord charts. $4.99

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