4 Steps to Melodic Improvisation

4 Steps to Melodic Improvisation Backing

This lesson was commissioned by Tyler Correll. I met Tyler many years ago in this place called the internet. Now he is having a series of guest lessons on his site. He then requested Mr. Fastfinger to do a lesson. His lesson series has a challenge to stay within 4 measures. Aaargh, I couldn’t do it! I simply had to do 6 bars to express my ideas properly with the mini solo. And this was the point when I really got carried away…

Theoretically speaking I’m swpping between the tones of A mixolydian and E dorian modes (both from D major scale) but please read the actual lesson for further written explanations. You’ll also find tablatures and audio at Tyler’s site: http://tylercorrell.com/sounds-of-the-soul/
It will be there very soon for you.
Please check it out in order to better understand the whole concept of these 4 steps!

I hope you will enjoy this one. It’s one way to approach improvisation. Atleast this works for me. Thank you to Tyler for making me do this lesson.
Also thank you to Thomas Törnroos for the Drum beats.

Give this approach a try!
Look forward hearing feedback from you.
Also questions are always welcome,
Mika

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Glissando Gestures

Here’s something that came out after thinking of those glissando slides. A short calm down improvisation. Enjoy!

Mr. Fastfinger – Glissando Gestures

Glissando – Inspiration from other instruments

How to find fresh ideas? Always keep ears and mind open. When in search of new ideas you can also you can try to simulate sounds from different instruments. Here’s one idea that come’s to my mind: How about that synthesizer portamento thing you can do between two notes. My old trusty Yamaha synthesizer has a really cool Glissando feature. Always been into that tone. How it would sound on guitar?

Master of the Sky Guitar: Uli Jon Roth

I thought it was time to introduce you to one of my biggest sources of inspiration: Uli Jon Roth. He’s one of the ultimate guitar gurus. A true guitar hero and also a founder of the Neo-Classical guitar style.

The Sketch Book

Earlier we discussed here about developing unique ideas. Here’s one simple tool that can seriously help you. Big time!

Developing your unique style

What tips you could offer when jamming and finding your own unique style and ways to approach?

Calm down, don’t rush. Remember guitar playing is not a sport or competition. You are making music and a personal statement. What is your mission? Breath in, breath out, listen to you heart and follow it.

Inpiration to your melodies

“Can you tell us how do you think melodies? My melodies sounds ordinary and I dont like them. I just wanna know how to make them quirky, more interesting, angular, weird riffs or melodies? “
Anonymous (09/08/2008 – Mr.Fastfinger blog)