Miles Davis “So What” Solo

by Richie Zellon | Jazz Improvisation, Miles Davis

This video lesson features Miles Davis’ first chorus from his solo on “So What” off the album, “Kind of Blue”.

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More Miles Davis Lessons:

Miles for Jazz Guitar- Part 1

Miles for Jazz Guitar- Part 2

Miles’ “Autumn Leaves” Solo

20 Comments

Robert Gannon on April 14, 2020 at 9:38 pm

These are classic solos of Miles Davis. Richie, thank you for revealing them in such a relevant way.

Naoki Okumura on February 25, 2019 at 11:57 am

I really appreciate your kind lesson! I have just started to learn jazz guitar. It is so helpful to me. Thank you again.

Richie Zellon on March 4, 2019 at 3:46 am

You’re most welcome!
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Alexander Vickers on September 16, 2018 at 9:55 pm

Thank you so much for your very helpful lesson. I am new to jazz guitar. Jazz guitar is so different than the rock or blues that I am used to, but I love jazz and want to learn how to play jazz. I even bought a Gibson ES-150 DCN so I could have a real jazz box.

Richie Zellon on September 17, 2018 at 1:55 pm

Yes, as a former Rock/Blues guitarist, I agree. Jazz is different…it’s an endless journey…enjoy it!!
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Travi Ston on March 20, 2018 at 4:29 am

Beautiful solo, thanks a lot for the lesson!

Richie Zellon on March 21, 2018 at 2:03 am

You’re very welcome!
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Robert Horn on December 10, 2017 at 6:07 am

Very nice lesson on the solo. But I would also love to know what chords and voicings you are playing.

Richie Zellon on December 10, 2017 at 4:02 pm

Thanks! Unfortunately, while I read and played the solo from the transcription, the chords were totally improvised on the spot. Honestly I don’t even remember what voicings I played. I just remember I used a lot of quartal harmony.
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jose manuel VALLEJO on September 8, 2017 at 8:37 pm

Eres un fantástico músico y gran profesor, gracias desde Madrid Spain

Richie Zellon on September 11, 2017 at 5:10 pm

Gracias!
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g harris on March 26, 2017 at 11:56 pm

I’m coming back to guitar after 30 years + without an instrument (long story)…so much easier 2nd time around because of all these resources….thanks to generous souls like you…one of the greatest solos ever captured on record, so simple & so perfect…