Focus notes
Tue, 03/08/2016 - 09:47
Hi Dave,
I was wondering the reason why C and E are not among the focus notes. Couldn’t they be used when starting the IV chord during a solo? I suspected maybe focus notes are meant to be used when starting a new chorus only, but still curious.
Thank you.
Good morning myuce.
You are correct, the first lick that you play is on the I Chord, and thus why Focus Notes are notes of the I7 Chord.
If you are changing your lick when the IV comes (like in the A B/A C Chorus Form) you no doubt would be making a good decision to start that lick with a C or an E since they're part of the chord.