1️⃣There are five chord families in jazz comping.
2️⃣The major seven chord voicing consists of the root, major third, fifth, and major seven.
3️⃣The dominant seven chord is similar to the major seven but has a flatted seventh.
4️⃣The minor seven chord has a minor third.
5️⃣The half diminished chord is also known as a minor seven flat five chord.
Do I need to mute any strings?
—Yes, you should mute the A and E strings to avoid unnecessary sounds.
What picking technique should I use?
—You can use either fingerstyle or hybrid picking, depending on your preference.
Are these chords suitable for playing in a band?
—Yes, these jazz chords are commonly used for comping in jazz bands.
Do I need to barre any chords?
—Yes, barre chords are used in some voicings, but alternative fingerings are also provided.
Can I transpose these chords to other keys?
—Yes, you can transpose these voicings to different keys by moving the positions up or down the neck.
00:00Introduction and greetings from Vienna, Austria.
00:08Overview of the lesson: teaching the basic jazz chords for comping in the key of C.
01:00How to play a C major seven chord voicing on the E and A strings.
03:17Guidance on practicing and understanding the theory behind the major seven voicing.
06:17Demonstration of a C dominant seven chord voicing on the E and A strings.
09:57Explanation of the difference between major seven and dominant seven chords.
10:33Teaching a C minor seven chord voicing on the E and A strings.
13:45Demonstration of a C half diminished chord voicing on the E and A strings.
15:50Explanation of the difference between minor seven and half diminished chords.
16:30Teaching a C diminished chord voicing on the E and A strings.
17:50Final recap of all five chord families and their voicings.
