C Minor Blues - Solo and Techniques

Randy Johnston·
5.0 (1 review)
·INTERMEDIATE·Blues·1 lesson

In this latest class, Randy Johnston will teach you a one chorus solo on a C minor blues note for note, and take you through a measure-by-measure analysis of the techniques used to create the solo.

Randy will also teach you the exact chord voicings used to accompany the solo, with an analysis of how those voicings were derived.

Looking for a fresh Blues Lick to add to your repertoire?

Play and Comp to a Randy Johnston Minor Blues solo note for note and also understand the melodic and harmonic techniques used to create the solo, as well as how to play the exact chord voicings used. This will in turn allow you to create your own solos and comping on Minor Blues.

In this course you will study:
  • Voice leading, guide tones, and approach techniques as they apply to minor blues
  • Melodic and Harmonic techniques and patterns used to create lines on minor blues, including a measure by measure analysis of these ideas
  • Chord voicings and Comping applied to minor blues, including an explanation of the creation of the voicings used
Intermediate, Advanced

Running time: 31 minutes 2 Pages PDF Included

Course Content

Lessons

  • C Minor Blues Full Class + Download1860

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warren greig
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11/30/2023

"C minor blues - solo and techniques"

Excellent lesson! Clearly presented and explained. Warren

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About the instructor

Randy Johnston
Randy Johnston makes learning jazz guitar fun. He takes an approach to teaching jazz in it's simplest form. Each class will improve your abilities and get you ready to perform. Randy Johnston is one of the most widely recorded and prolific guitarists of his generation. He has released 12 albums as a leader for the Muse, Highnote, J Curve, Mel Bay, and Random Act labels and has appeared on dozens of recordings with other top recording artists. In addition to his recording career, Randy has toured and played with some of the most acclaimed names in jazz, including Lionel Hampton, Houston Person and Etta Jones, Lonnie Smith, and has played for 17 years as a regular member of the Lou Donaldson Quartet. He has traveled the world concertizing, both as a bandleader and side musician, performing at the top clubs and festivals all over the United States, Europe, Japan, Thailand, and South America.