Shorts
Quick lessons on modes, improvisation, and fretboard mastery. Each short breaks down one concept you can practice today.
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Cannonball Adderley's Opening Line on "Milestones"
The opening line of Cannonball Adderley's solo on "Milestones," played on guitar with the notation and TAB scrolling under the video
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Upper Structures Over a C Major Chord
Upper structures give you a wider palette for your guitar solos
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Beyond Rhythm and Lead: Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm
The distinction between "rhythm guitar" and "lead guitar" is **not very useful**
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Building a Rhythmic Foundation for Improvisation
Guitarists often **overemphasize harmony** at the expense of rhythm
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How to Practice Improvising Without a Backing Track
Use **stock progressions** (common chord progressions) as a launching point
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Developing Outside Sounds in Your Improvisation
Practice **inside-outside-inside** over a drone
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Playing the Changes: What It Means and How to Do It
means outlining chords as they happen in your solo