Listening to it now it seems like you have enough time for the solo to go 8 bars and the fade to go for another 8 (probably a hair less) and the tambourine is there the whole time. I think musically that would feel more natural. As long as it ends before the coda. If I'm using that word right.
Edit: If you need more time you could start the fade on the 7th bar. The momentum of the solo will hide it so long as the fade is relatively gradual. And remember fades don't have to be a straight line down. In fact they probably shouldn't be.
I'm just thinking out loud. You do whatever works. I don't mean to step on any toes.
Edit: If you need more time you could start the fade on the 7th bar. The momentum of the solo will hide it so long as the fade is relatively gradual. And remember fades don't have to be a straight line down. In fact they probably shouldn't be.
I'm just thinking out loud. You do whatever works. I don't mean to step on any toes.
It doesn't have to sound good. People just need to think it sounds good.