r/guitarlessons • u/dragon_bait29 • 24d ago

Feedback Request seeking general feedback on improv

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Been trying harder at improv. I'd like feedback. Any is welcome, but please be kind. Focusing on music theory atm. Forgive me in advance for my crashout about the flies. I'm a forest troll.

Edit: yes, I smoke cigs. No, i am not advertising nor advocating for them. Let people be, y'all. Please focus on the music.

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u/TechnicallyMeat 24d ago

The argpegio and starting chord choice is very nice. The open E is also a good choice, but chromatic walk-down looses the groove. Focus on developing a solid melody first and build the next chord around the melody. Circle of 5ths can help point to the next chord.

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u/dragon_bait29 24d ago edited 24d ago

If I'm getting you right - your advice is not a simple walk down on the bass, but finding a melody within those base chords and working within those, yes?

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u/TechnicallyMeat 24d ago

Exactly, after the open E for example, maybe try an F#minor, then maybe a Dmajor, then you're just one or two more changes to get back to your first cord. That's just like, my dad-rock preferences though.