No More LAME Chord Tone Solos! @nickmainella
No More LAME Chord Tone Solos!  @nickmainella
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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This week we look at some simple, but often overlooked ways to make your chord tone jazz solos sound more melodic. Chord tones can be insanely hip if you break free of some very typical restraints you put on yourself. I hope you enjoy the video and it helps you with your jazz improvisation studies!
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