Deconstructing Gonzalo

Use the master’s harmonic tools to craft your own ear-bending solos. 

Changing Colors

Alter your chords to spice up your soloing.

Guiding Tones

Use sparse voicings to create strong chordal movement.  

“Hip Side” by Yosvany Terry Cabrera

Gonzalo Rubalcaba builds his exciting “Hip Side” solo with patience, gradually increasing the aggressiveness of his lines as the track progresses. He makes excellent use of space throughout — check out how fluidly his playing swells ...