Instructor: Warren Haynes
Publisher: Gibson
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“What you’re saying means nothing if you don’t take a breath here and there,” Warren says. “The drama comes with the pause and the space in between the phrases.” Both with the Allmans and Gov’t Mule, Warren has demonstrated his incredibly intuitive playing. A true virtuoso, Haynes draws on the spacious improvisation of jazz titans like Sun Ra, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane to give his music spiraling dynamics and beautiful breathing room. Here, Warren discusses the importance of communicating with other players, as well as listening to the music in your head, while performing. Watch and learn as Warren demonstrates:
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