Transcribing solosJazz musicians will frequently transcribe solos that other musicians have played. Good musicians do this to mimic good jazz style and sound while also learning new melodic ideas for their own solos!
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You've transcribed a solo. Now what?
The road doesn't have to end once you've learned a solo! Here are some things you can do next to put that solo to good use!
- Practice a lick from the solo in ALL 12 KEYS
- Practice improvising while putting a lick from the solo over strategic chords or progressions
- Use a rhythm from the solo as a motive for your next improvisation--improvise using only that rhythm, but whatever notes you want to use!