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In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I discuss an easy way to develop your sound by using rhythmic variety in your solos.

In this particular episode, you will learn;

• How to play 2, 3, and 4 note phrases
• How to create rhythmic variety using short phrases
• How to use chord tones to build harmonic clarity

Items mentioned in this podcast;

Blue Mitchell’s solo on “I’ll Close My Eyes”

Parts 1 and 2 from this Basic Improv series

Louis Armstrong’s version of Dinah on YouTube, where he uses a two-note “theme” to develop an entire solo;

My Descending Dominant 7 chord play-along track on YouTube;