RE: [Harp-L] Building solos

["Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Never start a solo on the root of the
>> chord.
>> 
>So don't start a solo on a 12bar in G on G?  Why?  
>
>

Because it's not hip.  If the song is in G try starting your solo on
a Bb or F.  You could even start it on D or E.  Stay away from G
unless you're ending a solo and even then you want to avoid it.  Some
players never use the root.  That's the bass player's job!

The same thing applies when you move to the IV and V chords.






>> Stop copying other people.  Build your own facility
>> and listen to the
>> music in your head.  PLay that.
>
>I think I kind of do this naturally.  That's the best
>part about playing music.  I spend a lot more time
>thinking about phrasing then I do the actual licks
>used.  I'd much rather play the blues scale up and
>down 50 times then try to learn somebody else's solo
>note for note.
>

You have to stop thinking and just play. Play whatever comes to your
mind and if you've practiced enough to know where every tone is on
your harp your music will come through at the speed of thought.
Chris Michalek

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