Pop Soloing with Turns
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If your solos feel a little flat, turns are the quickest way to give them life. This short, quick ornament adds energy and personality to any line. In this course, you’ll hear the same solo played with and without turns, so you know exactly what this technique adds to your playing.
You’ll start with a solid foundation: the most common pop chord progressions and essential left-hand accompaniment patterns to support your right hand while you practice. From there, you’ll learn what turns are, the two essential types of turns, how to use turns on different kinds of notes, and the best fingering for smooth, even turns. You’ll also learn the turn rhythm so you know exactly how each one should be played.
To make turns second nature, you’ll work through three essential exercises that build confidence and control. Finally, you’ll put it all together in your own improvisations, with several examples showing how turns help you create beautiful, interesting lines.
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