Implying the Harmony in a Jazz Guitar Solo
One of the trademarks of a great solo is that if you strip away the rhythm section you will hear the chord changes implied in the soloist’s lines. This brings to mind several great saxophonists who have recorded trio sessions with just bass and drums. Of course John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins immediately stand out. But this isn’t just limited to saxophonists! It is something you’ll find in the lines of any great jazz instrumentalist…
So…. how can we as jazz guitarists make sure our single note lines imply the changes, even when there is no accompanist playing chords? That is the topic of this video lesson.
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Thanks for this insightful lesson!
Great lesson, as a bass player I really appreciate it!