Comping Examples

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trate sorneuseful comping rhythms in both swing and Latin conterts. They should be practicetiut o ,t"idy tempo
and combined in various ways. Practice irith a metronome is recommended.In traditionaljazz swing situations
(this does not apply to Latin jazz), do not repeatrhythmic patternsas you might r,vhen
establishinga groove in
rock, R&8, or other styles.Comping shor-rlcl play a supportiverole. adding neededhirrmonrccontent and varied
rhythmic accentsin an ongoing interactiveconversation,without unduly drawing attentionaway fiom
the soloist.
Swing Comping Rhythms

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