Greetings folks,
This week we are working on soloing over the first two A sections of Confessin.' I take a different approach this week and show you some basic ideas for soloing with riffs and patterns to use to help you create your own solo. I demonstrate different lines that connect some of the changes plus demonstrate different ways to play whole tone passages that are fun and easy to play. I look forward to hearing what you come up with. Please send me videos now that we have a track to play along with. I am very much looking forward to hearing your playing on this tune!
Enjoy, Duke
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:Swing
Duke Robillard
charlie christian
Benny Goodman
I'm Confessin'
Les Paul
Herb Ellis
Joe Pass
Print Chords & Tab
Loop 0:42 Whole Tone Scale Ideas
Loop 6:10 Soloing Ideas for the A Section
Loop 13:16 Run-Through Example Demonstrating Ideas
Loop 15:45 Second Run-Through Example (First A Section Tabbed Below)
First A Section
Loop 17:04 Closing Thoughts
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Hey Duke
Here is my attempt at the backing track. I haven't yet studied the lesson on solo over the B section, so here i'm basically noodling. The big thing here for me is hearing the changes. It's been a long time since i've tested myself in this way. Lots more work to do.
I'm going to an F major (root on A string) at the 3/6 (Cm7/F7). It feels right and seems to work. I think i remember you mentioning this. correct me if i'm wrong.
Getting my audio interface to balance the playback and live was a challenge. The backing track is going though my stereo. I have a mic picking up both the backing track and my live sound. Hope its ok.
Comments Welcome.
Steve
Steve, How about when you play with the rhythm track? Does that work?
Duke, Yes, the rhythm track is great. I'm just now worked a fix to my equipment (A/V) issues and will be working on your rhythm track.
HI Duke
I tried playing the chords over your opening solo and it seems the solo has some extra measures in it. When you say "second A", i am already well into the 2nd A in the chords. I went back and checked the chords and i am playing them correct. Can you check for me.
I tried recording this but i'm having issues with my equipment which is frustrating my progression.
Steve
Yes Steve, It's an Epi pro model. Cool guitar at a reasonable price.
Duke
Did your Epi LP Pro need any work or was it basically good to go right out of the box so to speak?
Steve
Duke
This will be a great challenge for me. Looking forward to it.
Nice LP, is that a Pro model? I had one many years ago and I miss it.
Steve