Some Bluesy Thing

Midi file of solo and backing track file available at
http://www.Lot2learn.com

This is a short piece I wrote based on a simple chord progression to demonstrate some "outside" playing. I chose a simple chord progression to make it easy to keep track of where I am during my solo. This gives me freedom to roam both harmonically and rhythmically yet always knowing where I am within the framework of the chord progression so that at any moment I can come right back in. The key for me is to keep coming back in just enough to accomplish 2 things: Number 1, so the listener doesn't get totally lost and Number 2, so I don't get totally lost. ;-). Some of the lines I play may not make sense harmonically but must be taken within the context of the entire piece.

Ask any questions about this style of playing and I'll try my best to answer for you. Obviously, you must first be very comfortable playing "in" before you try to take it "out".

The Piano patch you are hearing is provided by Pianoteq VSTi . The Pianoteq engineers liked this song and have placed it on their web site as a demonstration for their Pianoteq 3 software. The web page is here: http://www.pianoteq.com/listen

The backing track was created with Band in a Box using their Real Tracks for bass and drums.

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• FP-4
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• instruction
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• trio
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• miles
• Roger
• Friedman
• McCoy
• Tyner

[MissoulaJazzPiano]

That, sir, is one masterful solo.

[Lot2learn]

@MissoulaJazzPiano Thank you Jamie.

[OprahMemorizedPi]

sounds like tenor madness :]

[Lot2learn]

Doxy. ;-)

[Jazzsaxman1]

Sick dude :) I really dig it

[Lot2learn]

Thanks!

[claitontesch]

I love it!

[Lot2learn]

First, become very comfortable and knowledgeable playing inside, with well-constructed and logical phrasing. Then slowly start introducing "controlled chaos" a few notes a time still keeping a well-constructed framework. Little by little, add more "chaos" until the lines of distinction between logical and illogical blur and the sound blends as an expression of creativity.

[Lot2learn]

Thank you for your comment.

[FamousJ2B]

i enjoyed the "outside" techniques you have used. this is an area i need help on. any suggestions on materials or anything that can guide me, or from your own thoughts?