Resolving to the 3rd of the chords in a chromatic fashion.
Vol. 25, No. 3: October-November 2020
Resolving to the 3rd of the chords in a chromatic fashion.
When used correctly, guide tones outline the flavor of the chords you’re improvising over.
More about the chords, triads, and arpeggios that are built from the major scale.
Gaining knowledge of all the chords, triads, and arpeggios that are built from the major scale.
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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