A step-by-step approach is explored for creating a meaningful solo over the chord changes used in the jazz standard, "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise." We'll concentrate on phrasing as we work at both expressing the minor tonality and playing the chord changes over a Bossa Nova rhythm section feel. A play-along track is included that will be used for the exercises and examples, and in your personal practice that follows the lesson.
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Soloing on But Not For Me
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Soloing on Misty- Phrasing Demonstration
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