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2018-02-09 By Bob 19 Comments

How I practice soloing over a 4-chord rock loop (Plus a transcription challenge)

Ever wonder how to go from just scales and chords to soloing? Here’s how I do it.

2018-02-07 By Bob 5 Comments

What is [that cool stuff] going on in this alto solo?!

Inside this solo is a great example of one of those “licks” you’d do well to learn in all 12 keys.

2018-02-05 By Bob

What percentage of your improvisation is harmonically conscious?

Should you be thinking about the changes or letting your ear rule? Well, that depends…

2018-01-27 By Bob 9 Comments

Explaining Pentatonic Scale Variations

This video explains the basic pentatonic scales and a few of their lesser-used but awesome-sounding (if slightly confusing) cousins.

2018-01-23 By Bob 26 Comments

A Modern Sound on Minor II-Vs: Applying the Pentatonic Flat 3 Scale

This five-note scale type, applied to different parts of a chord progression, yields a really cool sound.

2018-01-23 By Bob 5 Comments

Every Melody Note Works with Every Bass Note

It all depends on the chord in between the two notes. But this leads to some great ideas for improvisation AND composition.

2018-01-13 By Bob 13 Comments

Enclosures: 12 Exercises to Help You Understand (and Practice) Them

Enclosures are notes that enclose a target note (and a staple of bebop). These 12 exercises will help you get a hold of the concept in a quick, practical way.

2018-01-13 By Bob

Transcription Challenge Review: John Coltrane – My Shining Hour

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2018-01-10 By Bob 35 Comments

Bob’s altissimo fingerings on tenor

Here are the altissimo fingerings that work for me on tenor sax.