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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (BREAK TRACKS) - The Evolution of Pat Metheny’s Solo Break on Third Wind
by Hristo Vitchev
In this chapter of my “Chromatic Methenyisms” book series I will be exploring the evolution of Pat’s famous 4 measure solo break on the song “Third Wind” which was originally recorded by the Pat Metheny Group on the album “Still Life (talking)” in 1987.
I will follow the evolution of these iconic four measures from the first recording and throughout all 13 publicly available recordings (audio or video) of “Third Wind” that exist out there.
Here, l am presenting each solo break with a detailed transcription (tab and standard notation) and links to hear the original version as played by Pat Metheny.
Moreover, I have extracted specific essential melodic motifs that appear in Pat’s improvisation vocabulary within each version of the solo break and have developed full scale melodic and technical exercises from them which are presented in great detail in the PDF and Video Masterclass. This can allow each one of us to achieve a deeper understanding of the architecture behind the magical sound of Metheny and have the needed insight for implementing these melodic structures in our own playing.
All the specific articulation and phrasing instructions are available on each transcription.
List of Third Wind solo breaks that will be explored in the study:
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As recorded on the album “Still Life (Talking)" - 1987
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Live at "Estadio Nacional"(CHILE) - 1987
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Live at "The Vic Theater"(CHICAGO, IL) - 1987
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Live at "RAI Due" Television (ITALY) - 1988
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Live at The Montreal Jazz Festival (CANADA) - 1989
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Live at Jazzfest Wien (Vienna, AUSTRIA) - 1991
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Live at LIVE UNDER THE SKY (JAPAN) - 1992
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Live at Torwar Hall (Warsaw, POLAND) - 1993
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As recorded on the live DVD "More Travels - 1993
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As recorded on the live album "The Road To You" - 1993
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Live at "WE LIVE HERE - Live in Japan” (JAPAN) - 1995
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Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival - Pat Metheny with The Metropole Orchestra (NETHERLANDS) - 2003
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Live with the Pat Metheny Quartet (CHILE) - 2022
Materials Included:
CHROMATIC METHENYISMS "Break Tracks" (PDF file - TAB and Standard Notation).
70 mins. HD "Video Masterclass."
HD Video of all “Solo Breaks” on Third Wind from 1987 to 2022 (At Tempo and Slowed Down).
CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (MAJOR DRIFT)
by Hristo Vitchev
In this chapter of my “Chromatic Methenyisms” book series I explore the major triad in all its inversions and positions on the fretboard and how we can use three distinct "chromatic ornamentation" mechanisms to add a very Methenyesque touch and feel to it.
The accompanying video masterclass contains all examples performed at tempo as well as slowed down and in the transcription you will find a detailed description of the specific articulation and phrasing used to achieve the melodic sensibility and feel of Metheny.
The video tutorial will also cover in great depth the mechanics, detailed construction and concepts behind the application of this style of melodic ornamentation.
Materials Included: CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Major Drift) study (PDF file - TAB and Standard Notation). HD "Video Masterclass." Backing track.
