Solar Changes

Episode 296 of the Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard podcast, hosted by Jim Ellis, titled "Solar Changes" was published on January 9, 2026 and runs 13 minutes.

January 9, 2026 ·13m · Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard

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Summary

Break down the chord changes to Miles Davis’s Solar on jazz guitar. Covers the descending minor line cliche, ii-V-I movements, scale choices for soloing, comping, and voice leading over this essential jazz standard.

Episode Description

In this episode of the Guitar and Improvisation Podcast, we break down the chord changes to Miles Davis's classic "Solar." This essential jazz standard is a must-know for every improviser, and we walk through the harmony step by step — covering the descending minor line cliche, ii-V-I movements, and effective scale choices for soloing. Learn how to comp, voice lead, and improvise over "Solar" with clarity and purpose.

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