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Triad patterns—move through the neck in familiar shapes.
Line building—connect patterns into melodic lines.
He suggests practicing these techniques slowly with metronome guidance, then increasing speed as confidence develops. This disciplined method prepares players to execute lines smoothly during performance.
Additional Tips and Future Directions
As a bonus, Rick mentions more advanced techniques he plans to teach, such as more sophisticated lines, altered sounds, and working on two-five sections. His overall philosophy encourages building a strong technical and harmonic foundation first, then layering creativity and sophistication.