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TrumpetChat · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:03 am Post subject: The secret to a good solo is....

...Not to play every idea and lick in your head all in one solo!

Think Miles Davis.

Study his playing, especially his use of rhythm. Smile

bandman · Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:54 am Post subject:

I always saod that the secret to playing a good improv is not thinking and just doing. Listen with your heart and just do it.

Lately I've been in an improv funk -- my heart must not have any ears, and I'm thinking about the fact that I shouldn't be thinking so much.

What do you do when you get into an improv funk? If you're like me play a lot of classical and forget jazz for a while. Problem is that I've got a huge gig in February -- two sold out shows where I'm one of two headliners. No pressure there! Shocked

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