Elemental Patterns for Improvisation: Volume 1: Lesson One

3 Lessons
For Beginners

Elemental Patterns for Improvisation: Volume 1: Lesson One

In this solo I started with the limitation primer of “Addition & Subtraction”. The solo starts out with a melody where I add and subtract notes to develop the phrase.

Short Course Info

Level
For Beginners
Updated
Jan 25, 2024
Duration
15m

About the Lesson

In this solo we’re also looking into how we can use m7b5 arpeggios over a static chord groove to highlight a little more tension into our phrasing. Using some of the core shapes we’ll look at how we can start subtracting melodies and lines from these core patterns. We’re also going to take a look at a simple and effective way of making our Pentatonic phrases sound ‘outside’.

What you'll Learn

  • Using m7b5 Patterns to highlight extensions within Dorian and also to add tension.
  • Using Side Stepping to make Minor Pentatonic Lines sound Expensive!
  • How to break apart a pattern and make music from it.

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