What is your thought process when you're soloing over changes?

[Blille]

Sometimes you can get more from observing others: check how these two masters hit the changes. If you listen closely you can see some of the tips mentioned in this thread:

https://youtu.be/fFeryunQ-cI

 

[Clint 55]

That was cookin.

 

[Phantasmagoria]

Second guy really proved "less is more" :bigthumb:

 

[JOLLY]

My thought process is to not think.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Theory is king. Attempting to concoct virtuoso style solos from gut feeling and blues scale alone is akin to composing a Phd dissertation in a foreign language with language skills limited to everyday conversation.

 

[Aceman]

Yeah, I try to outline the changes and then will bail back to the key center if I lose the progression. I memorize the tunes that I work on. I don't like a lot of tunes with all 2 changes per bar.

Two changes per bar is about choosing the best compromise, and avoiding the absolute wrong notes, or at least not hanging on them.

 

[LLL]

They call them "jazz notes" for a reason...

 

[NegativeEase]

Two changes per bar is about choosing the best compromise, and avoiding the absolute wrong notes, or at least not hanging on them.

If you are going to make mistakes, make them fast

Or call it jazz and slide or jump into a more comfortable note

 

[Blille]

Two chords per bar is likely a ii V of some kind. Just play the V and you're good to go.

 

[LLL]

The chromatic scale is actually a very handy thing. A little dab'll do ya for "flavor".

 

[Bogner]

The chromatic scale is actually a very handy thing. A little dab'll do ya for "flavor".

That is also when whammy bar antics, harmonics and Malmsteen/Roth kicks come in handy.