Improvising Over 1 Chord
Published: 2023-07-15
lydian
outside playing
upper structures
Practical techniques for improvising over a single chord using lydian alteration, flat‑6 substitutions, and upper‑structure voicings.
Learn how to keep solos interesting over a single chord by transforming an E♭maj7 into E♭maj7#11 (Lydian) and using closely related outside chords like Bmaj7/E♭ (♭6) and B7 altered (V7alt). The lesson demonstrates chord voicings, three- and four-note comping shapes, and upper‑structure melodic approaches (F major, D minor, D minor pentatonic) that sit comfortably over E♭. You’ll also hear how to create apparent chromatic motion between voicings while maintaining functional harmony and get a full example solo applying these concepts.
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