The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast

JLTP 057: Mastering Jazz Improv, Developing Your Sound, Beginners Guide Part 3


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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I discuss an easy way to develop your sound by using rhythmic variety in your solos.
In this particular episode, you will learn;
How to play 2, 3, and 4 note phrases
How to create rhythmic variety using short phrases
How to use chord tones to build harmonic clarity
Items mentioned in this podcast;
Blue Mitchell's solo on "I'll Close My Eyes"
Parts 1 and 2 from this Basic Improv series
Louis Armstrong's version of Dinah on YouTube, where he uses a two-note "theme" to develop an entire solo;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhVdLd43bDI
My Descending Dominant 7 chord play-along track on YouTube;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH7SjaYlOUg
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