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From the vault, Andy Summers in Conceptualizing Solos

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Andy talks about improvising. Not so much about note choices, but more about time and space. He talks about improvisation being a narrative between people...the musician and the listener, rhythmic phrase placement, and some more abstract qualities that he looks for when playing or appreciating a great solo. He also talks about practice techniques for becoming more proficient as a soloist. ....

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