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EPISODE · Nov 22, 2024 · 13 MIN

Outside the Lines: Mastering 'Playing Outside' on Guitar

from Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard · host Jim Ellis

Take your guitar playing to the next level by venturing "outside" the harmony! In this episode, we explore the art and science of playing outside the changes, a technique that adds tension, excitement, and a unique edge to your improvisation. Learn how to confidently incorporate chromaticism, approach tones, and unexpected scales into your solos, drawing inspiration from jazz legends and modern innovators. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about stepping outside the box, this deep dive will unlock creative freedom and expand your musical vocabulary. https://www.youtube.com/@fretprints

Jazz guitar lesson on the concept of playing outside the changes. Explores techniques for creating tension and resolution in your solos, including side-slipping, superimposition, and chromatic approaches to add modern, adventurous sounds to your jazz guitar improvisation.

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Take your guitar playing to the next level by venturing "outside" the harmony! In this episode, we explore the art and science of playing outside the changes, a technique that adds tension, excitement, and a unique edge to your improvisation. Learn...

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