Soloing, Comping and Accent Options

Jonathan breaks down easily digestible examples of how you can add to your comping and soloing vocabulary. He teaches a unique way to add variations to common rudiments through accent options, as well as how to solo over a vamp. Jonathan also shares the method he uses to come up with unique comping ideas based on the drum book "The Rhythm Matrix."

Jonathan Barber is one of today’s up and coming jazz drummers and has toured with Pat Metheny. He recently visited the Drum Channel studios with his band “Vision Ahead” for an interview, performance. We also got a chance to see how he developed his method of playing. In this course, Jonathan teaches you 4 Ways to Solo Over a Vamp, Accent Options with Rudiments, and challenging exercises from “The Rhythm Matrix”. For more from Jonathan Barber on Drum Channel check out his interview and concert featured in Originals.

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