- Write out a two-to-three-chorus solo on the Solar Chord Progression. Use some of the approaches offered in this Module and Module 2. Record yourself playing over one of the Play-A-Longs provided.
- Transcribe different versions of the Solar melody from the Solar Playlist. Listen to, sing along with, and learn on your instrument the melody notes and rhythms from a variety of musicians. How do different artists perform this melody differently? Which version is your favorite? Use some of the Melodic Embellishment Approaches as a starting point with different versions of the melody.
- Transcribe an improvised solo from the Solar Playlist. Choose someone who plays your instrument. Or not. Once you have learned a solo (even just 1 chorus!) use some of the Melodic Embellishment Approaches to interpolate the transcription – ex: play two measures of the transcribed solo and then two measure of your own improvisation.
- Record yourself improvising using a variety of Melodic Embellishment Approaches with different versions of the Solar Play-A-Long. Which approaches to improvising are more comfortable with which Play-A-Long? Which Melodic Embellishment Approaches resonate with your current style of playing? How can you mix-and-match approaches using triads/approach tones along with Melodic Embellishment?
Refer to the Play-A-Longs
Bass Only
Drums Only
Bass and Drums
Piano and Drums
Full Rhythm