Stop Skipping This Soloing Secret (makes everyone sound better)

The soloing secret that everyone should stop skipping is phrasing. Phrasing is the way you play the notes, not just the notes themselves. Improving your phrasing can be achieved by playing in a big band, focusing on the duration of notes, not rushing, paying attention to dynamics, and practicing with a triplet grid. The key is to have a solid foundation (the dance floor) and then add the syncopated line (the dance) on top.

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