Hey Indiana,
Ever wonder why some jazz solos make the chord changes feel so clear, even without a band behind them?
It's not about playing more notes or fancier scales. The secret is focusing on guide tones, the thirds and sevenths of each chord.
These two notes are the backbone of every chord progression. When you target them in your lines, you outline the harmony in a way that listeners can actually hear.
Even a simple solo built around guide tones will sound more connected and musical.
Try this: Map out the thirds and sevenths for each chord in a tune you know well. Practice connecting them smoothly from one chord to the next.
You'll be surprised how much more your solos "pop" and how much easier it is to hear the changes.
Here's the takeaway:
If you want your solos to sound like real jazz, start by targeting the thirds and sevenths of every chord.
If you want more practical ways to make your improvisation sound confident and clear, that's exactly what we focus on inside the Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle.
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