3 Ways to Solo OUTSIDE the Changes

  • Understand the prerequisites before venturing outside the Harmony.
  • Learn to play with good phrasing.
  • Use the side stepping technique to play outside the chord changes.
  • Use Triad pairs to play notes that don't fit the chord but still sound good.
  • Use pentatonic scales to create melodic potential.
  • Understand the balance between expectation and surprise in music.

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