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He suggests that getting solos under your fingers allows improvisers to react instinctively during performances, making spontaneous playing sound more deliberate and musical. His ultimate goal is playing at a tempo where lines are clear and articulate, ideally matching bandstand speed, which he encourages players to achieve.
Conclusion: The Path to Confidence and Fluency
Rick Bato’s comprehensive guide on soloing over Rhythm Changes underscores the need for consistent, deliberate practice grounded in harmonic understanding, ear training, and transcription. By internalizing the vocabulary through arpeggios, guide tones, and listening, jazz musicians can unlock the ability to solo fluently over one of jazz’s most essential progressions.