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Clarinet
Improvising
Next, try making up a solo, using just the 1st note of each chord but experimenting with a variety of
rhythms. For example:
Now, play the 1st and 3rd notes of each chord in minims.
Next, make up a solo based on these notes, using rhythmic variations. For example:
Continue to learn the notes of each chord, and create your solos based on each group of notes. Some other
combinations of notes to try are listed below.
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