Use of repetition in fills
Sat, 03/22/2014 - 07:55
Good morning, David:
In your "Accompaniment Study 4-Fills", you mention that repetition of fills is a good way to introduce a theme to a song. It also follows the typical vocal phrasing of AAB. Are you suggesting repetition within a single chorus, or do you recommend using the same fill through the entire song?
Also, when you discuss "peeking in the cracks", the playing seems pretty active. We are playing in the cracks, playing the fills, and playing behind the vocals. Because it's so busy, should I limit myself to the 1st of the chord when playing behind vocals?
Hello Marc.
Consistant fills is great for an entire song, with some variation to keep it interesting... Little Walter's "Blues with a Feeling" is a great example.
In regards to "peeking in the cracks," you're right, it is active, and playing more active as the song goes on is not a bad idea, but you can do this right from the beginning if you wish... this is pretty standard.