In this video we dive deep into the legendary Jimi Hendrix tune “Third Stone From The Sun” and explore what this deceptively simple melody can teach us about improvising over a major chord.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the tune is Hendrix’s use of the ♭7 over a plain major harmony — creating a soulful, blues-infused colour without the chord itself directly supporting that note. This is an incredibly important sound for improvisers to hear, understand, and internalise.
We also listen to the monumental Jaco Pastorius version and discuss why great musicians are so often drawn to simple, powerful melodies — and the musical peril of ignoring this if you are a student of improvisation.
At the end of the video, Jazz Duets invites you to play “Third Stone From The Sun” through all 12 keys as a way to develop your ear, transposition skills, melodic awareness, and improvisational freedom.
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My name is Nick Homes. I am a non genius musician who struggled for many years to find out the secrets of jazz improvisation. Throughout 40 years of playing, and obsessive investigation I have focussed on building systems of learning for my students so they can improve , and reach their learning goals with the highest probability whilst having fun!
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