This book changed my compin' forever. Night and day. I've already mentioned Barry Galbraith in a past video, there are few guitarists out there who had such an illustrious career AND taught at this level. That said, you also had Milt Hinton playing bass on these tracks. Milt was a bassist's bassist. A walking history book, quite the photographer. And, he was funky as all hell when he turned it on. I never thought about using this book to practice compin' for myself--that's an EXCELLENT IDEA! Thank you! Another thing. The voice leading and arrangement of the harmony is great to study, but don't forget the rhythm and feel. Galbraith played really dry on the example track, so you can hear every little detail of how he articulated each rhythm. He swings his arse off without anything but a naked guitar tone--easier said than done. The way accents are used, how chords end, dynamics, all that. I'm really into the subtleties these days cause my mentor makes me pay attention to them in any transcription I do. Your lines are deceptively simple. In ideas, yes--they are simple. But the way you dig in and make them pop, that's a challenge. I think that's why your lines sound great here. That's why Wes sounds like Wes, Grant Green sounds like Grant Green, and I sound like an amatuer :)
One of the first jazz books I worked from... Years later I dj’d “Shiny" over and over again for Frankie Manning teaching a Lindy workshop. Great book. Legendary man.
The Barry Galbraith comping book was always one of the main books we were into, not old-fashioned at all. I use the blues chords all the time. Thanks for providing a much-needed demonstration. I started with the F blues. It really made my playing instantly sound "jazz," because I came from a rock/country background.
Enjoyed how you combined playing the melody along with comping into a chord melody example. “Shiny” is a great tune from the book, glad you chose it, thanks for breaking it down for us!!
I like your wardrobe. You've got style. I also like your affection for guitars that are not over the top expensive. Regarding this video. Very Helpful. Thank You
Thank you ! I find working on comping difficult without playing it on "real tune". I have never been able to learn a bunch a now chords you can find in some methods. I find the Aebersold Vol. 54 Maiden Voyage Guitar Voicings interesting as the Galbraiths is.
MOST creative approach to this book I've seen so far!!!! FIVE stars!!!!! talk about his others books when you have a chance! I know this is #3 on a 5 series of jazz books Barry made.
Fantastic lesson as always! I especially enjoyed the part where you discussed how to add the comping when improvising melodic lines. This book was recommended to me by a teacher a few years back, but haven't really gotten into it as much as I would like. So thanks for reigniting my interest. I've mastered about 4 of the tunes including the one you used to demonstrate, but didn't know how to really apply the ideas while soloing, so your tips were very helpful. Thanks!
Hi Mikko, I'm watching this video again (and I'm smiling as I write this!). I ordered this book in December, after having seen your video, got it a week after or so, brought it with me to Sweden (my country of birth) from Italy (where I live) during Chrismas, thinking I would have had sooo much time to plough it through. That didn't happen (but I practised a lot on other things). Anyway I opened it today and started to work on "Stockings" and it really is a great idea. I mean I know most of these voicing already, since years, but the idea to sit down and actually play along with the book and also use it to throw in chords while soloing, as you suggest, is really a great excerise and idea. Thanks! You're inspiring! And you have such a cozy and laid back way of transmitting your message, which is really nice. It should be fun and inspiring to play music! Thumbs up.
Another great choice for a video. Why not use the CD that comes with the book? Also those circled numbers tell you on which string to play the top note of a voicing. So Bb13#11 on bar 5 is played on the middle set of string and the shape is the same as the min9 on the top set. I love the way you make the study yours by mixing single lines and chords. For those interested in the melodic comping approach the series of books by David Bloom (melodic chords for guitar, major blues, minor blues) will teach you to think of the top note of a voicing and are a great companion to the Galbraith book. Thank you Mikko
Impossibly great lesson! Thanks so much for this. I’ve been hearing a lot about this book and am now determined to get a copy! Any chance of convincing you to do a lesson on either the F blues or blues in 12 keys from this book? Any additional forthcoming lessons from this book that you have planned? Thanks a ton Mikko!
Very interesting and so well explained and developped . I have superficial knowledge about GALBRAITH , known to be a great but in too much confidential exposure . Shiny stockings work fine to my ear and I favor the strong fondation better than ROSENWINCKLE 's curtains and flourished wallpapers !
Thank you Mikko nice job. I've had all Barry books for years all very good .. you mentioned comping for yourself as you solo (sounded like a kind call and response) if you get a chance check out the great pianist video Kenny Warner-About Phrasing ...he uses ..prelude to a kiss ..days of Wine and roses ...milestones and impressions showing phrasing where/ how to kick off at different tempos.
Thank you for the great video. It's very interesting and I'm planning to get this book soon. I have a question: have you ever worked on George van Eps' books 'harmonic mechanisms' and Ted Greene's 'chord chemistry'? If yes, I'm very curious what your opinion is about them
I have actually never worked with that Ted Greene book but I have a lot of his arrangements. I have harmonic mechanisms' but I'm not a big fan. Maybe I should give it another chance, there are more volumes too I think
another play along suggestion, the vocal version, ua-cam.com/video/LZ39xEDX7EQ/v-deo.html provides a few choruses at the start withOUT guitar, only the vocalist and the bass, so great chance to see how Galbraith's comping works
Say hello to Alfons for me. There is a Chris Potter song called "Estrellas Del Sur" that I always think sounds like the soundtrack to Alfons Aberg's adult life. Just had to share this strange thought of mine. Will concentrate on the comping now.
Hi, may I know if they have the number notations in the book? I’m not good at sight reading. Also, does the book include recorded samples (audio files)? Thank you 🙏🏻
number notation? You mean like fingerings written out? If so yes, but you have to be able to read music. And in the beginning of the video I play along with the recording. I got a CD but I guess some books come with audio files I guess it depends on which edition you get
This book changed my compin' forever. Night and day. I've already mentioned Barry Galbraith in a past video, there are few guitarists out there who had such an illustrious career AND taught at this level. That said, you also had Milt Hinton playing bass on these tracks. Milt was a bassist's bassist. A walking history book, quite the photographer. And, he was funky as all hell when he turned it on. I never thought about using this book to practice compin' for myself--that's an EXCELLENT IDEA! Thank you! Another thing. The voice leading and arrangement of the harmony is great to study, but don't forget the rhythm and feel. Galbraith played really dry on the example track, so you can hear every little detail of how he articulated each rhythm. He swings his arse off without anything but a naked guitar tone--easier said than done. The way accents are used, how chords end, dynamics, all that. I'm really into the subtleties these days cause my mentor makes me pay attention to them in any transcription I do. Your lines are deceptively simple. In ideas, yes--they are simple. But the way you dig in and make them pop, that's a challenge. I think that's why your lines sound great here. That's why Wes sounds like Wes, Grant Green sounds like Grant Green, and I sound like an amatuer :)
One of the first jazz books I worked from... Years later I dj’d “Shiny" over and over again for Frankie Manning teaching a Lindy workshop. Great book. Legendary man.
The Barry Galbraith comping book was always one of the main books we were into, not old-fashioned at all. I use the blues chords all the time. Thanks for providing a much-needed demonstration. I started with the F blues. It really made my playing instantly sound "jazz," because I came from a rock/country background.
Great video! Thank you!
Enjoyed how you combined playing the melody along with comping into a chord melody example. “Shiny” is a great tune from the book, glad you chose it, thanks for breaking it down for us!!
You have the ability to cover everything I want to study. Thanks Mikko. Love your work and playing.
I like the green background and your shirt. The D'Adarrio is still looking good!
Thanks I'm not a big fan of the green background. :/ I think it's for green screen usage. I ordered a new one we'll see how that turns out :D
I like your wardrobe. You've got style. I also like your affection for guitars that are not over the top expensive. Regarding this video. Very Helpful. Thank You
This is absolutely brilliant, thank you very much!
who needs background with a shirt like that! Interesting video as always.
Lovely guitar, tone and playing....
Thank you ! I find working on comping difficult without playing it on "real tune". I have never been able to learn a bunch a now chords you can find in some methods. I find the Aebersold Vol. 54 Maiden Voyage Guitar Voicings interesting as the Galbraiths is.
MOST creative approach to this book I've seen so far!!!! FIVE stars!!!!! talk about his others books when you have a chance! I know this is #3 on a 5 series of jazz books Barry made.
Thanks I have yet to order some more ogf his books 😃
Fantastic lesson as always! I especially enjoyed the part where you discussed how to add the comping when improvising melodic lines. This book was recommended to me by a teacher a few years back, but haven't really gotten into it as much as I would like. So thanks for reigniting my interest. I've mastered about 4 of the tunes including the one you used to demonstrate, but didn't know how to really apply the ideas while soloing, so your tips were very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for your video, working same tune, great playing, good advices !!!
Great video ! Love this stuff. I always love to see how to incorporate the maj7b5 chords and some of these superimposed voicings used here!
I just got my copy of the book. Been working on the F Blues. Not easy for beginner - rewarding though.
Received my copy, looking forward to practicing.
Nice! Happy practicing 😃👍
@@Mikkokosmos , thanks for your guidance and support.
Great ideas. I just purchased this book last month. Thanks
Cool I know you will enjoy it 😎
Nice workout, love the lines. I studied from this book on and off. The work of Barry Galbraith was highly recommended by the late great Jim Hall.
Really! That's cool.
It's all awesome but 20:33 is pretty cool 😎
Hi Mikko, I'm watching this video again (and I'm smiling as I write this!). I ordered this book in December, after having seen your video, got it a week after or so, brought it with me to Sweden (my country of birth) from Italy (where I live) during Chrismas, thinking I would have had sooo much time to plough it through. That didn't happen (but I practised a lot on other things). Anyway I opened it today and started to work on "Stockings" and it really is a great idea. I mean I know most of these voicing already, since years, but the idea to sit down and actually play along with the book and also use it to throw in chords while soloing, as you suggest, is really a great excerise and idea. Thanks! You're inspiring! And you have such a cozy and laid back way of transmitting your message, which is really nice. It should be fun and inspiring to play music! Thumbs up.
Tack som tusan! Jag menar: grazie 🤠👍
@@Mikkokosmos :-D
Where can we get the audio backing track for shiny 🙂
The audio comes with the book. You get codes for download 😎👍
Great tip. Definitely get this. Thank you.
BTW saw your name on the globe during a live Peter Sprague concert. I thought, hey I know that guy.
Haha yes they thought I was located in Siberia 😅
Another great choice for a video. Why not use the CD that comes with the book? Also those circled numbers tell you on which string to play the top note of a voicing. So Bb13#11 on bar 5 is played on the middle set of string and the shape is the same as the min9 on the top set.
I love the way you make the study yours by mixing single lines and chords.
For those interested in the melodic comping approach the series of books by David Bloom (melodic chords for guitar, major blues, minor blues) will teach you to think of the top note of a voicing and are a great companion to the Galbraith book.
Thank you Mikko
Is it still coming with CD? Or they have it in different audio formats?
@@John-rx6pv mine came with a CD 🙂
Cool I'm not familiar with David Bloom will check it out
@@John-rx6pv You can buy the individual tracks in mp3 for $0.71 or the whole album for $6.74 at jazzbooks.com
Impossibly great lesson! Thanks so much for this. I’ve been hearing a lot about this book and am now determined to get a copy! Any chance of convincing you to do a lesson on either the F blues or blues in 12 keys from this book? Any additional forthcoming lessons from this book that you have planned? Thanks a ton Mikko!
Thanks 😀 Maybe but I try to be careful to not give away too much of the content but rather my own take on it
Very interesting and so well explained and developped . I have superficial knowledge about GALBRAITH , known to be a great but in too
much confidential exposure . Shiny stockings work fine to my ear and I favor the strong fondation better than ROSENWINCKLE 's curtains and flourished wallpapers !
Nice lesson as always Mikko! Thank you! I miss the Buddha, paintings and trumpet in the background.
The Buddha and the paintings are in storage at my old apartment 😢
Oh no 😓 Those generic backgrounds were very soothing!
Thank you Mikko nice job. I've had all Barry books for years all very good .. you mentioned comping for yourself as you solo (sounded like a kind call and response) if you get a chance check out the great pianist video Kenny Warner-About Phrasing ...he uses ..prelude to a kiss ..days of Wine and roses ...milestones and impressions showing phrasing where/ how to kick off at different tempos.
Nice! All the books! 🙂👍
Thank you for the great video. It's very interesting and I'm planning to get this book soon. I have a question: have you ever worked on George van Eps' books 'harmonic mechanisms' and Ted Greene's 'chord chemistry'? If yes, I'm very curious what your opinion is about them
I have actually never worked with that Ted Greene book but I have a lot of his arrangements. I have harmonic mechanisms' but I'm not a big fan. Maybe I should give it another chance, there are more volumes too I think
Name of play along app again please?
Ireal pro
Got my copy right here...
another play along suggestion, the vocal version, ua-cam.com/video/LZ39xEDX7EQ/v-deo.html provides a few choruses at the start withOUT guitar, only the vocalist and the bass, so great chance to see how Galbraith's comping works
Say hello to Alfons for me. There is a Chris Potter song called "Estrellas Del Sur" that I always think sounds like the soundtrack to Alfons Aberg's adult life. Just had to share this strange thought of mine. Will concentrate on the comping now.
haha that'¨s cool I will say hello when I see him
Where did you get that backing track?
It's the Irealbook app with the piano turned down in the mix 🙂
I have it a great book
Weird the Ama zon link. 🤔I'm probably missing something. I just use this book on a daily basis at the moment. Awesome thank you, thank you.
Hmm is the link not working? 🤔
The link works for me
@@Mikkokosmos The link works but I see a mural light instead of the book. Strange.
Item description : Barry Galbraith - Guitar Comping (Portuguese Brazilian) Paperback - January 1, 1988
@@hlron oh that is strange 😅
Hi, may I know if they have the number notations in the book? I’m not good at sight reading. Also, does the book include recorded samples (audio files)?
Thank you 🙏🏻
number notation? You mean like fingerings written out? If so yes, but you have to be able to read music. And in the beginning of the video I play along with the recording. I got a CD but I guess some books come with audio files I guess it depends on which edition you get
@@Mikkokosmos hi Mikko, thanks for your reply. I mean Tabs notation. I think they don’t have it in the book?
@@John-rx6pv no tabs in this book no
Ótimo ,