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Rick begins by discussing the significance of practicing ideas you haven't played before or incorporating unusual fingering combinations. For example, instead of simply playing a D minor pentatonic scale in a familiar position, he advocates moving across the fretboard and experimenting with different fingerings—particularly on fourth and third intervals. This method is designed to mimic improvisational scenarios where fingering choices are made spontaneously, helping players develop flexibility and adaptability.
He highlights that experimenting with different positions and fingerings—such as playing bar chords in certain parts and finger replacements in others—can improve a player's ability to execute melodies seamlessly during live improvisation.