Let’s explore melodic improvisation…
I watched a video by Steve Stine (a wonderful guitarist and excellent teacher) and he discusses melodic soloing.
He refers to melodic plotting over a chord sequence. Check it out:
https://guitarzoom.com/essentialsofsoloing/
Also, I have created a linked in group that you can share improvisation ideas. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8522623
If you have any links, comments or ideas you would like to share, well… you know what to do.
Played the “BarFly” in Montreal June 21. I answered an ad on Craig’s list for an opening band, which was posted by Dimitri of “The Vain Apes”
They are an original 3 piece group, playing their own songs. Cool lyrics and unique sound. Plus Dimitri is a really nice guy.
I opened the evening at around 9:15 and played for 35 minutes. Small crowd but very warm reception.
After I was followed by Montreal’s “Usual Suspects”.
I played with Frank and Mike of the Suspects about 2 years ago. So in a generous fashion they invited me to join in on their last song, a cover of the Stones “Sympathy for the Devil”. The evening ended with 2 sets from “The Vain Apes”.
Had a fabulous time and reminiscing with some old friends.