CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Breaking Point) - Creative Exercises and Phrases in the Style of Pat Metheny's Solo Break on "Third Wind" + Video Masterclass + backing track

CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Breaking Point) - Creative Exercises and Phrases in the Style of Pat Metheny's Solo Break on "Third Wind"

In this chapter of my “Chromatic Methenyisms” book series I will be exploring Pat’s iconic solo break on the song “Third Wind” - as recorded on the still life (talking) album by the Pat Metheny Group.

The main purpose of the study is to analyze and extract specific melodic chromatic ornamentation techniques that Pat used in his improvisation (a transcription of the original solo break is also included) and develop each one of them into long-scale creative melodic exercises and phrases in the same style.

I call these unique melodic devices “breaking points” and use them as the nuclei for all ideas and concepts presented in the following pages.

The accompanying video masterclass contains all examples performed at tempo as well as slowed down with an in-depth analysis and explanation of the architecture of each melodic passage. In the transcription you will also find a detailed description of the specific articulation and phrasing technique used to achieve the melodic sensibility and feel of Metheny.

Materials Included:

CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Breaking Point) book (PDF file - TAB and Standard Notation).

67 mins. HD "Video Masterclass."

All Phrases and Exercises "HD Video."

Backing Track.

For more info please e-mail: hristo@hristovitchev.com