An Epic Dorian Mode Exploration Using The John Coltrane Song 'Impressions' | Jazz Guitar Lesson

in this video, I show you how to solo over the great jazz song by John Coltrane 'Impressions.' The song is a blast to play, especially when you use the Dorian Mode in the correct manner. I show you a ton of ways to use it over this tune which will unlock a lot of soloing potential. I hope you like it!
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[@markmurretk6757]

I like the interaction between you and Wes. Wes does a good job moderating the flow of the lesson. Thanks for keeping things simple. The older I get, the more that is appreciated!

[@petersmart894]

Great lesson this.Not only played brilliant!y but explained in an understandable way.

[@peteandrews7169]

Very clear lesson, explained so well, and beautiful playing, thank you

[@shallyshal1]

Great tune. Great solo thanks. Shally

[@shallyshal1]

No wrong notes. Just different sounds. Such a great lesson

[@kenster865]

You know Rich, Not only are you one damn fine jazzer guy, but you still have a full head of hair!! As an old fart that has been bald for nearly 40 years, I'm very envious. God bless, bro! 👍👍

[@dmyerstc55]

Great lesson

[@Bflatest]

that's a sweet lookin guitar and sounds amazing and action looks nice

[@davesmith8286]

Hey Rich, good example of how much can be said using one mode.

[@tonyal-amin4056]

All I can say is wow

[@robertjacksonnuages]

PS..YOU ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY/MANNER TO ENTICE GUITARISTS IN TO 'YOUR MINDSET/TECHNIQUE....A PREVIOUS EPISODE . U SAID U WISHED UD STARTED WITH THE THREE FINGER [WES THING] LEFT HAND...AS AN ELDER CLASSICAL PLAYER I GOT SO USED TO 4 FINGERS.....RECENTLY REDISCOVERED BENEFITS OF 3 FINGERS.....GRANT GREEN,WES,ETC...ITS CERTAINLY HELPFUL TO KNOW BOTH......PETER BERNSTEINS MY FAV GUITARIST/MUSICIAN....HIS TEQUNIQUE IS CLOSE TO URS..THANKS AGAIN...RICH...MY NEW HERO...IM 74 YRS OLD...LOLOL

[@Bflatest]

any other scales to add in? anyway to add in melodic minor?

[@jonnybeck6723]

That wuz real sweet... Do you ever get gainy for the 'Guitar thinks it's a sax' type thing?

[@RichSeversonGuitar]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jonny! I am not sure I understand what you mean exactly. Sometimes it does help your solos if you think about what a different instrument, like the sax, would play!