That's the ticket.

Remember to avoid playing the root of the chord in the improv, if you can. The more you avoid the root of the chord, the better in terms of keeping the tension up. Besides, the root is the bass player's territory and responsibility.

To bring modal thinking and the art of jazz together, all you have to do is remember to pay tribute to the pentatonics while runnin' around in the modes. Because the Blues is at the basis of jazz music.

Keep up the good work!

You'll know when you are there, because the cats you have been playing with will suddenly not want to play with you so much anymore. *grin*

Don't let that concern you, you'll find others to play with, and if you work it good enough, they will find you.


--Mac

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