Altering the sound of the pentatonic scale by plugging in an additional note.
Vol. 23, No. 5: February-March 2018
Altering the sound of the pentatonic scale by plugging in an additional note.
An endless variety of melodic phrases can be derived from the permutation of chord tones.
Additional rhythmic variations to practice using the pentatonic scale as the vehicle.
Rosocha teaches permutations - altered scale shapes based on fretboard position.
Melodies are what stick in the listeners mind and convey passion and emotion: creating coherence in your solos.
Bassist James Rosocha is an educator, composer, and touring musician.
He can be heard on the last nine albums by jazz fusion guitarist B.D. Lenz or on his debut CD “Avalon.”
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