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trpt2345 · 02-11-2007, 01:32 AM

I'd echo what others have said about playing blues scales. But for those audiences a little more advanced I recommend quarter notes on chord tones. If someone can play quarter notes on chord tones consistently through chorus after chorus they really do know the changes. Then if they can play eighth notes, just add the non-harmonic tones (passing tones, neighbor tones, etc.) and voila, you have a solo on the changes.

Michael McLaughlin

There on my computer are the two buttons representing the things I can never have: Control and Escape.
Garrison Keillor

02-11-2007, 01:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
trpt2345 Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 747	Re: Jazz improv clinic I'd echo what others have said about playing blues scales. But for those audiences a little more advanced I recommend quarter notes on chord tones. If someone can play quarter notes on chord tones consistently through chorus after chorus they really do know the changes. Then if they can play eighth notes, just add the non-harmonic tones (passing tones, neighbor tones, etc.) and voila, you have a solo on the changes. Michael McLaughlin There on my computer are the two buttons representing the things I can never have: Control and Escape. Garrison Keillor __________________ Chicago MM