The Problem
Most improvisation practice separates lead playing and rhythm playing. You solo for a while, then you play chords, but you don’t necessarily practice moving naturally between the two.
This game begins connecting them.
The Rule
Improvise with the Minor Resolve Lick, but use the chord changes as destinations.
The lick already passes through the root notes of the I, IV, and V chords. As each chord change approaches, use the lick to navigate toward that chord’s root and then grab an actual chord voicing.
You can use:
- Power chords
- Dominant 7th chords
- Triads
- Shell voicings
- Any other chord shapes you already know
How to Play
Continue varying the Minor Resolve Lick as you improvise.
As the progression moves to a new chord:
Lick → target the chord root → play the chord → return to improvising
Don’t worry about using sophisticated rhythm voicings. Even a simple power chord is enough to practice the connection.
What This Teaches You
This is one of your first steps toward mixing rhythm and lead guitar.
You’re learning to hear the progression, use the lick to navigate toward a destination, and physically connect your soloing vocabulary to the chord shapes that live nearby.
Don’t Worry About…
Don’t worry if the transitions feel slow or deliberate at first.
The goal is simply to hear the chord change coming, find the correct destination, and make the transition in time.