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Practice Sessions: Soloing Dynamics
Learn & Practice 8 Creative Soloing Approaches
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JD Simo
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About this course
What makes one player’s solo distinctive from another is not just the note selection and technique -- it's also the player’s expressive use of dynamics.
In JD Simo’s Soloing Dynamics edition of Practice Sessions, you’ll learn 8 very powerful “soloing dynamics” approaches for taking your solos to the next level -- whatever style you play!
”In this hands-on format, we’ll build your command of expressing yourself by playing and practicing together, across 8 interactive practice sessions, each focused on a different soloing refinement.
Each session begins with a quick breakdown of the approach and then I’ll perform a demo over a groove in a variety of styles for musical context.
We’ll cap off each session by rolling the track and trading back and forth as I guide you through the core approach along with several variations and embellishments.
We’ll work on holding back the funk, when NOT to use vibrato, building tension, delicate R&B double-stops, non-linear phrasing, use of space and other key soloing dynamic approaches.”
You’ll cap off each Soloing Dynamics study together with a hands-on practice session. JD will roll the track and you’ll trade back and forth as JD guides you through the core bending examples followed by several variations and embellishments.
Working regularly with these “interactive practice sessions” will get your Soloing Dynamics chops up to speed quickly and help you become a more tasteful, seasoned guitarist.
You’ll get standard notation and tabs for all of the performance studies. Plus, you’ll be able to use TrueFire’s learning tools to sync the tab and notation to the video lesson. You can also loop or slow down the videos so that you can work with the lessons at your own pace. All of the backing tracks are included to work with on your own as well.
Grab your guitar and let’s dig in with JD Simo!
In JD Simo’s Soloing Dynamics edition of Practice Sessions, you’ll learn 8 very powerful “soloing dynamics” approaches for taking your solos to the next level -- whatever style you play!
”In this hands-on format, we’ll build your command of expressing yourself by playing and practicing together, across 8 interactive practice sessions, each focused on a different soloing refinement.
Each session begins with a quick breakdown of the approach and then I’ll perform a demo over a groove in a variety of styles for musical context.
We’ll cap off each session by rolling the track and trading back and forth as I guide you through the core approach along with several variations and embellishments.
We’ll work on holding back the funk, when NOT to use vibrato, building tension, delicate R&B double-stops, non-linear phrasing, use of space and other key soloing dynamic approaches.”
You’ll cap off each Soloing Dynamics study together with a hands-on practice session. JD will roll the track and you’ll trade back and forth as JD guides you through the core bending examples followed by several variations and embellishments.
Working regularly with these “interactive practice sessions” will get your Soloing Dynamics chops up to speed quickly and help you become a more tasteful, seasoned guitarist.
You’ll get standard notation and tabs for all of the performance studies. Plus, you’ll be able to use TrueFire’s learning tools to sync the tab and notation to the video lesson. You can also loop or slow down the videos so that you can work with the lessons at your own pace. All of the backing tracks are included to work with on your own as well.
Grab your guitar and let’s dig in with JD Simo!
What you'll learn
- Play melodic lines that emulate horn sections using fuzz tone
- Create thematic material for group improvisation
- Learn when NOT to use vibrato for effect
- Develop call-and-response playing skills
- Develop expressive use of dynamics in solos
Release date: 04/15/2021 • 2h 16m runtime
Sample lessons
Blow it Like a Horn!
Performance
Overbend it Like Albert
Demonstration
Overbend it Like Albert
Performance
Overbend it Like Albert
Practice Session
What's included
26 lessons • 16 charts • 8 Jam Tracks
Practice Sessions: Soloing Dynamics
Hi I'm JD Simo. Welcome to this Soloing Dynamics edition of Practice Sessions!
What makes one player's solo distinctive from another is not just about note selection and technique—it's also the player's expressive use of dynamics. In this course, I'll show you 8 very powerful "soloing dynamics" approaches for taking your solos to the next level, whatever style you play!
In this hands-on format, we'll build your command of expressing yourself by playing and practicing together, across 8 interactive practice sessions, each focused on a different soloing refinement. Each session begins with a quick breakdown of the approach and then I'll perform a demo over a groove in a variety of styles for musical context.
We'll cap off each session by rolling the track and trading back and forth as I guide you through the core approach along with several variations and embellishments. We'll work on holding back the funk, when NOT to use vibrato, building tension, delicate R&B double-stops, non-linear phrasing, use of space and other key soloing dynamic approaches.
Working regularly with these 8 "practice sessions" will get your soloing dynamics chops up to speed quickly and help you become a more tasteful, seasoned guitarist, so grab your guitar, and let's go!
What makes one player's solo distinctive from another is not just about note selection and technique—it's also the player's expressive use of dynamics. In this course, I'll show you 8 very powerful "soloing dynamics" approaches for taking your solos to the next level, whatever style you play!
In this hands-on format, we'll build your command of expressing yourself by playing and practicing together, across 8 interactive practice sessions, each focused on a different soloing refinement. Each session begins with a quick breakdown of the approach and then I'll perform a demo over a groove in a variety of styles for musical context.
We'll cap off each session by rolling the track and trading back and forth as I guide you through the core approach along with several variations and embellishments. We'll work on holding back the funk, when NOT to use vibrato, building tension, delicate R&B double-stops, non-linear phrasing, use of space and other key soloing dynamic approaches.
Working regularly with these 8 "practice sessions" will get your soloing dynamics chops up to speed quickly and help you become a more tasteful, seasoned guitarist, so grab your guitar, and let's go!
Hold Back the Funk
The first thing we're going to jump into is a J.B.'s type groove where we're "holding back", not playing with a lot of syncopation. At first we might think that we need to play very rhythmically to match what the other instruments are doing, but really we have to think of it like a puzzle to fit into what the rhythm section is doing, not match it.
Hold Back the Funk
The first thing we're going to jump into is a J.B.'s type groove where we're "holding back", not playing with a lot of syncopation. At first we might think that we need to play very rhythmically to match what the other instruments are doing, but really we have to think of it like a puzzle to fit into what the rhythm section is doing, not match it.
Hold Back the Funk
Here in the practice session, I'll take a turn playing through the lick, and then it's your turn! We'll work through the original lick, then check out a few variations together.
When Not to Use Vibrato
Rollin' right along, we're going to talk about when NOT to use vibrato in a blues setting. Authenticity is key with the blues, and say when playing something like a shuffle, you have to know when it's best to keep it straightfoward. Let's look at a lick over a track in the key of B to get this under our fingers.
When Not to Use Vibrato
Rollin' right along, we're going to talk about when NOT to use vibrato in a blues setting. Authenticity is key with the blues, and say when playing something like a shuffle, you have to know when it's best to keep it straightfoward. Let's look at a lick over a track in the key of B to get this under our fingers.
When Not to Use Vibrato
Here in the practice session, I'll take a turn playing through the lick, and then it's your turn! We'll work through the original lick, then check out a few variations together.
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Reviews
6 results
rhwallace
Verified buyer
06/22/25
So interesting!
Great ideas. Fun too!
Flups
Verified buyer
01/28/25
Muy interesante y dinámico. Aporta muchos detalles de calidad para llevar a la práctica
motlamik
Verified buyer
12/14/22
It’s JD…What else…
I own all JD SIMO courses and really dig his playing and approach to the blues. He’s relaxed and cool and he knows how to dance… This is One of those courses that i keep coming back to and gives new tricks and ideas every time.
lesterburst
Verified buyer
03/09/22
Amazing
Jd is a great teacher
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