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> [Playing inside the changes means playing enough of the important notes of the chord progression at important times. A good solo might be very free, but every once in a while it loops or hooks into an essential note that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chuck-israels/playing-inside-the-changes-means-playing-enough-of-the-important/)

Chuck Israels

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## More by Chuck Israels

> [Everything-everything-was communicated through the sound of the music. There were no other signals of any kind ever-no count-offs, head nods, spoken instructions...nothing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chuck-israels/everything-everything-was-communicated-through-the-sound-of-the-music/)

Chuck Israels

> [One of the most obvious aspects of the music to people who know jazz is: How does it feel in the swing? These are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chuck-israels/one-of-the-most-obvious-aspects-of-the-music-to-people-who-know-jazz/)

Chuck Israels

> [Playing inside the changes means playing enough of the important notes of the chord progression at important times. A good solo might be very…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chuck-israels/playing-inside-the-changes-means-playing-enough-of-the-important/)

Chuck Israels

> [Music needs the juxtaposition of opposites to achieve its drama, so harshness and dissonance are simply part of the material a musician can use…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/chuck-israels/music-needs-the-juxtaposition-of-opposites-to-achieve-its-drama-so/)

Chuck Israels

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