Jacob McCauley

As we move forward and begin to apply what we have learned so far, composition is a very important part of how you accompany the music. Each player has the ability to create their own unique accompaniment to tunes and songs which can define you as a player. In part 1 of this workshop topic, we will explore some ideas to help you start begin composing your accompaniment, as well as how to do this on the fly. It is highly recommended to revisit an earlier workshop entitled: Musical Analysis and Playing to the Tune.

Every player has or begins to have several grooves and licks that are their go-to or favourite things to throw in their accompaniment, drum solo, or when they’re just having fun. For this workshop I would like to teach a handful of my favourite grooves and licks that I have compiled over the years. As we all learn and re-use things, we have learned from players that influence us, many of these can be used in your own playing or modified to your liking. You have my permission to “steal” them!