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Notes to Avoid in 2nd Position Soloing/Improv? Notes to emphasize?

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Mon, 01/03/2022 - 11:33
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David,

I really enjoyed your lessons on chorus forms and this has been really helpful in my improvisatation and solo development.

In 2nd position blues soloring and improvisation, are there notes to toally avoid or to make sure NOT to emphasize? 

What are the notes to emphasize in the I, IV and V portions of the 12 bar blues?  

IF you cover these in lessons, feel free to point me there or to any other resources.

Thank you VERY much!  Doug

(PS.  I got the Harp Blaster Mic and a used Fender Champion 20.....WOW.....they sounds GREAT!  Thank you for the reviews and resources for selecting mics & amps on this site.  They were super helpful!)

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Mon, 01/03/2022 - 12:48
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Hello Doug. I'm glad that

Hello Doug. I'm glad that you're enjoying those lessons.

You will find this information in Music Theory Study 4 - Melodic Development, Part 1 https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/music_theory_study_4_melodic_deve... (Ex. 1.15 specifically)

P.S., great to hear that you're digging the mic and amp!

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