This final chapter draws on many of the concepts taught throughout the guide. Other self development resources on improvisation also dedicate a chapter at the end for structuring extended solos. In recognition that most improvisers will use a jazz standard as a basis, I have chosen 'The Girl From Ipanema'. This uses the I-minII-MAJII-V-I, chord progression which has been of focus during the second half of the guide. I explain that the learner can generate much initial ideas from the main melody. They can use concepts that have already been taught, such as approach notes and target notes, to do this. In order to extend the improvisation to 24 bars, the initial ideas are elaborated on. Again, this is done using concepts that have already been taught. In particular, as the solo develops, the learner's technical skills are acknowledged which allows a greater degree of creativity to be expressed.
Following the notated example, the learner can improvise with the main theme of the melody provided. 
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