Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Digging deep into one of my favorite Michael Brecker solos, I Mean You from McCoy Tyner's 1995 record "Infinity." With specific analysis of phrasing, rhythmic motifs, bebop language and more, along with takeaway lessons on how to use this material in your practice in order to play better solos!

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00:00 Intro
00:30 Solo
01:40 Phrasing
02:52 Takeaway 1
03:36 Range
04:40 Takeaway 2
05:16 Rhythm
06:50 Takeaway 3
07:18 4ths and 5ths
08:20 Takeaway 4
08:48 Triad Pairs
09:30 Takeaway 5
10:11 INSANE Bebop Line... or is it?
13:45 Takeaway 6
15:00 Conclusion

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