Mintzer Tip

A Great Melodic Development Technique from Bob Mintzer

Pick out a tune to solo over, and take one of the phrases from the melody, and repeat it, but each time you repeat the phrase, alter the notes so that they fit harmonically with the chord.

Listen to a demonstration here:
[audio https://www.jazzlessonswithgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/10_Donna_Lee_Riff_Development.mp3]

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