Wave: Soloing Strategies & Application

By Rich Severson

Master the Changes. Elevate Your Improvisation.

Expand your soloing horizons with this in-depth course focused on soloing over Jobim’s timeless bossa nova classic, Wave. Known for its elegant harmony and subtle complexity, Wave is a must-know for any serious jazz guitarist—and this course will show you how to solo over it with style, confidence, and creativity.

You'll get expert guidance from Rich as he breaks down the tune’s sophisticated chord progression while revealing practical strategies for navigating each section with ease. Whether you're gigging or jamming, this course will help you sound more musical and expressive over one of the genre’s most iconic songs.

Here’s what's included in the “Wave: Soloing Strategies & Application” course:

Intro: (5:47)

Part 1: (47:43)

Part 2: (31:19)

Part 3: (22:49)

Wave Track Map, Practice Tips, & What's Next: (9:27)

-Includes Five Downloadable PDF Music Sheets

-Included Nine Downloadable MP3 practice tracks

-Lifetime Streaming Access: Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to all course materials.

WHY THIS COURSE IS EFFECTIVE:

• 🎶 Harmonic Breakdown – Understand the changes and what makes them tick

• 🎸 Soloing Approaches – Explore melodic, modal, and arpeggio-based ideas

• 🧠 Application-Based Learning – Watch Rich demonstrate concepts in real time

• 📈 Boost Your Jazz Vocabulary – Add fresh licks and phrasing to your toolkit

By the end of this course, you'll: ✔ Have more confidence when soloing over complex changes ✔ Gain insight into a classic jazz standard that’s often played but rarely mastered ✔ Expand your improvisational palette with modern and traditional ideas

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