Taught by renowned
classical,jazz
Ethan Chilton
Transcribing a solo for the first time can be daunting. There are so many solos out there that it can be hard to know where to start. In this course, Ethan Chilton discusses the criteria for what makes a solo ideal for transcription. He then walks you through the transcription process, from active listening to singing and finally playing the whole solo.
The Transcription Process
Transcribing a solo for the first time can be daunting. There are so many solos out there that it can be hard to know where to start. In this course, Ethan Chilton discusses the criteria for what makes a solo ideal for transcription. He then walks you through the transcription process, from active listening to singing and finally playing the whole solo.
Play Along
Listen along as Ethan Chilton plays his transcription of Freddie Freeloader by Miles Davis.
Make it Your Own
Take your solos to the next level by making them your own. In this lesson, Ethan Chilton shows you how to take the next steps with your transcription by using aural association, transposition, and other strategies to make a solo into your own style and add in your own ideas.
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