Soloing Tips
Department Resources
- One String One Finger Jam
This video demonstrates an exercise that requires you to play a solo on only one string using just one finger. Give it a try to see what you can learn from it.
Read More» - Playing Changes Part Two
Another look at playing through changes with the pentatonic scale. This time it’s back to the minor form and a track that covers five different keys and uses all five fingerings of the pentatonic scale.
Read More» - Playing Changes With The Pentatonic Scale
This lesson looks at using the major pentatonic scale to navigate through a chord progression of three chords. This approach forces the use of three different fingerings of the pentatonic scale and is a true test of how well you know them.
Read More» - Like JA Vamp
A continuation of the Like JA lesson. The progression is broken down to a single chord providing the opportunity to explore different inversions of a C7 chord and mix in a few pentatonic scale licks.
Read More» - Like JA
A video demonstration of combining lead and rhythm in the style of Johnny A.
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