Lesson Series
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The opening melodic idea uses our intervallic ideas to add complexity and less stable element - moving from the root to the 3rd as our target note.
Taking our melody into a higher octave and adding those guitar specific nuances give another feeling of progression and direction.
Increasing the intensity on the approach to the B section was achieved by playing a variation of our melody, with a push to our timing. Our second phrase features the 5th, which has been withheld up to this point. Repeating this 5th in phrase 3 gives a more A B B solo structure. Plus adding more nuances on the approach.
In section two of our solo the aim was to introduce and establish a new melody. By following the obvious chord tones this also helps the listener latch on to the part of the progression.
Switching to the stylistic use of double stops is a great way to reiterate our previous melodies is a deliberate way to add intensity.
The use of pedal steel style licks and techniques not only places a marker; dividing the solo, giving the effect of trading solos with a switch of instruments, but takes us progressively through downwards shifts in register.
Rounding the solo off with a return to a simpler melody gave a sense of closure, adding the tapped harmonics created flare and interest whilst returning to a variation of our earlier melody.
