Comping means playing chords and rhythm on piano or guitar to support a solo or a vocal.
How to use it
Placing your chords with rests and accents, as if in conversation, creates movement while supporting the lead.
How it differs from related terms
The existing entry on comping covers the editing work of choosing recorded takes. This page is about accompaniment playing.
The same word means different things in different contexts, so keep production and performance separate.
