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LOA6 Improv. Redo

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Wed, 11/11/2020 - 10:01
jonbouriaque
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Two questions when it comes to reworking my improv piece:  1.  Do I use the same backing track/key as before or should I be using the backing track/key from the exerciese (i.e. "The Split" in F)?  2.  If it turns out that I'm overusing focus notes, do I still try to keep the same licks, or should I replace the licks in those choruses with licks that use new focus notes?

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Wed, 11/11/2020 - 11:17
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David Barrett
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Hello Jon. You can use the

Hello Jon.

You can use the old jam track, or you can choose a new one... you choose.

If you overused focus notes, the licks may not sound as good as they can. When you listen to you lick, if it sounds good... strong... to you, keep it. If it doesn't, use another lick (licks from your study songs are good choices).

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