The Cross System

The Cross System – Chord Tone Soloing in Blues

Most blues players can play licks and scales…

…but when the chords change?

They’re guessing.

That’s why solos often sound flat, repetitive, and disconnected from the progression.

What Is The Cross System?

The Cross System is a simple, visual way to target chord tones over a major blues progression…

using easy-to-remember shapes that sit naturally on the neck.

No heavy theory. No overload.

Just a clear way to see and hit the right notes as the chords move.

Why It Works

Most chord tone methods are too complicated to actually use.

This isn’t.

The Cross System is built around:

Simple, repeatable shapes
Quick recognition of chord tones
Real, usable blues phrasing
The Result

You’ll stop guessing when the chords change…

…and start playing solos that actually fit the music.