Originally Posted by
vroomery
I feel like it's probably a mixture like others have suggested. I think I'd stick with the slightly square feeling at the beginning of the solo and then loosen up after about 3 or 4 measures. Specifically with the higher section, it feels pretty awkward without some variation in feel.
Yep, I think this is the best approach...play it partly like it was a key melody, not a lead, and then go for it at the very end only.
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