Melodies and solos
Jim Kroger ( kroger@ucla.edu )
Thu, 12 Dec 1996 12:15:06 -0800
>>To me, these players are just creating melodies against the
>>background of chords and I don't see how playing 3rds and 7ths
>>is ever going to contribute to that end.
>
>
>It is the 3rd and 7th that defines the sound.
>
>>For me: "It's the melody, it's the melody...."
>
>And many things may go into a melody. Clearly choosing the chord tones
>could be an aspect, wouldn't you agree?
>
>
Are the same guidelines used when improvising solos, and constructing
melodies? Such as centering around the third or seventh? What really is the
difference between creating a melody and a solo? Is this a dumb question?
Jim
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