Music Lesson: Exploring Jerry Lee's Solo Techniques

In the second solo section that Jerry Lee plays, he achieves a huge build-up and really hammers it open with an impressive sound. Here are some key points to consider:

Building Intensity

• Sustain Pedal: He employs the sustain pedal on those big fat chords.
• Adding the Fifth:
  • Do you include the fifth in your left hand?
  • Consider introducing the fifth as the build develops to add extra weight.
• Single Notes:
  • Starting with a single note can help you build volume and intensity over time.
• Changing Octaves:
  • Experiment with octave changes that culminate in a powerful four chord.

Chord Transitions

• Pedal Technique:
  • Be careful to take your pedal off before changing chords to avoid a "mushroom" of sound.

Energetic Runs

• Incorporate runs to maintain energy:
  • Move up and then execute a little run down for added excitement.
  • Develop phrases like Jerry Lee, emphasizing energy and volume.

Inversion Techniques

• Experiment with going up the inversions, starting from a semitone below:
  • You can even go all the way up for more dynamic impact.

Showmanship

• Jerry Lee often showcases one-finger lines:
  • Not a whole solo, but as a phrase within a solo for an added touch of showmanship.

Conclusion

These ideas provide a foundation for building intensity in your playing. Feel free to slow down the video to listen carefully to the additional elements I mentioned.

Next Steps

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