Horizontal vs. Vertical Improvisation
Are you a vertical improviser or a horizontal improviser?
Not sure what the difference is?
Here’s the skinny…
Vertical improvisation is when you focus on playing notes that make sense harmonically.
Horizontal improvisation is when you focus on playing notes that make sense melodically.
I’d say the majority of aspiring improvisers these days tend to be vertically oriented, which is unfortunate since melodically minded improvisers often end up playing better solos.
I blame music theory.
The prevalence of YouTube videos and books espousing chords and scales as the secret to soloing has brainwashed musicians into thinking that mastering the modes of the harmonic minor scale will make them sound like their musical heroes.
Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works.
Actually, the real secret to soloing like a boss is improvising vertically and horizontally at the same time.
And I can teach you how it’s done, but it ain’t gonna fit into an email newsletter, which is exactly why I created an entire course called Making the Changes.
But don’t enroll till you read this.
Over the course of six weeks, you’ll get the entire system I personally use to improvise over any chord progression.
I call it the CMC system, which stands for Crane, Massage, Connectors – weird names for a serious approach to learning how to make you an outstanding improviser.
I’ll show you exactly what to do, how to do it, and why.
Enrollment closes tomorrow and the crazy bonus deals go bye-bye as well.
Click here to learn more.
What to expect?
How to improvise pro-level solos by playing vertically AND horizontally. (You need to be able to do both or else your playing will always sound amateurish.)
How to eliminate self-doubt when it’s your turn to solo. (Imagine being excited to put yourself out there and actually feeling proud when you’re done playing.)
The 3 magic notes that can turn boring lines into sophisticated phrases. (You’re not going to find them in any scale syllabus.)
How to keep your place in the form. (Even if you’re the one who always gets lost when it’s time to solo.)
The truth about chords and scales. (The stuff you see everyone else doing is failing, but this new method is easier and actually makes you sound good!)
And so much more.
Making the Changes only opens for enrollment a handful of times per year, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of the first class of 2021.
Alright alright, I’m not gonna rant about this any longer.
Bottom line: The course is great. Hundreds of past students have already taken their soloing skills to the next level and beyond using the six-week, CMC system. And if for any reason you’re unsatisfied, there is a money-back guarantee.
Looking forward to seeing you in the class!
Click here to enroll in Making the Changes.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy Shedding,
Jeff