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Originally Posted by seahag
i found the best way to improv off hand, and utilize many abilities, is to play with a live band. with those rhythms being played it allowed me to improv and improve my skills in all areas.
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Definitely. I think playing with others, particularly a drummer, helps tremendously.
As for modes, etc.--Learning scales and applying them are different concepts. Assuming that each of us is familiar with traditional scales (Ionian, Dorian, Lydian, etc.) which do you use in combination most when you're improvising? In what circumstances do you find it most appropriate to play within particular scales?