Solos

Solos work within the general framework of the scale you're in.

Phrases

Phrases are small parts, consisting of anywhere from one to several notes.

Phrases can be categoried as one of 3 types:

  • A - the first phrase played. Sets the stage
  • B - mimics the A phrase in some way, but is distinct.
    • can derive a B phrase from an A phrase by changing, adding, subtracing, mirroring (ie. doing the same note pattern but in reverse) or relocating (shifting hand position up/down string-wise (ie. not fret-wise))
  • C - something different

Arrangements

  • ABAC
  • AABC
  • ABBAC
  • ABCB
  • ABCA
  • ABCCA
  • ABCC
  • ABBC

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