Playing Changes in One Octave
“Randy always gives a well thought out and logical presentation in easy to digest chunks of information. I was especially impressed by this course. This is certainly one of the best…”
"Changes are destination oriented.” - Randy JohnstonWhere are you going in your solo? What is YOUR destination? As guitarists, it can get overwhelming sometimes with the long list of things we need to practice. Repertoire, arpeggios, scales, modes, tetrachords, guide tones, licks, etudes, technique - there are so many things to work on. Where do we even start? Sometimes it can feel like everything is disconnected and we can feel lost when we try to put things together. In this unique 27-minute masterclass from Randy Johnston, he reveals a practice technique that he learned from one of his teachers years ago. Playing changes in one octave seems like a simple concept but wait till you see how Randy approaches it. You’ll discover how this helped him develop his amazing soloing chops. This concept can help get us out from playing up and down arpeggios over songs. Find out how you can sound more like saxophonists and pianists who navigate over changes smoothly. Randy begins by demonstrating the most important notes needed to create flowing lines. Then, he takes the concept through a II-V-I in C major and through 4 choruses of Stella By Starlight. As a bonus, you can also learn a practical chord melody version of Stella By Starlight that Randy plays before he goes into the soloing examples. So, if you’re looking for a practical way to develop your single note improvisational skills, get this master class now. You’ll get the basics in just 30 minutes and then be able to immediately apply this to your future practice sessions.
- 2 Pages of PDF materials in standard notation.
- Full video is 27 minutes
Course Content
Lessons
- Playing Changes in One Octave FULL | Randy Johnston1647
- Introduction174
- Applying with the Tetrachord Concept82
- Chord Melody76
- Closing Thoughts and Practice Tips67
- II-V-I in the Key of C267
- Locating the Thirds86
- Lower Octave Example52
- Middle Octave Example54
- Playing Lines in an Octave112
- Soloing Explanation67
- Soloing in One Octave - Example 1114
- Soloing in One Octave - Example 269
- Soloing in One Octave - Example 390
- Soloing in One Octave - Example 483
- The Benefit of an Octave138
- The Most Basic Defining Note120
Reviews & Ratings
"Playing Changes in One Octave"
Excellent! A very melodic approach to playing.
"Fantastic course"
Randy always gives a well thought out and logical presentation in easy to digest chunks of information. I was especially impressed by this course. This is certainly one of the best presentations on a soloing concept I have heard in a long time. A great practice tool, and I'll be practicing this concept everyday. I can see where it forces one to learn the neck and helps to create a cohesive solo. Highly recommended.
"Playing Changes in One Octave is INCREDIBLE!"
Another home run Randy!! I started watching it yesterday and Could not put down my guitar. This Is by far The most effective Exercise and way to practice I have ever heard of! This is the "Secret" I have been looking for To make my solos Sound good. This is going to be My Go-To Method of practicing every jazz standard that I am working on........ Thanks so much for sharing this valuable concept With us !!!!
"Good exercise"
It seems the best way of learning the fretboard in a practical way. It remembers me Bert Ligon's teachings from his books.
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