Blues Lick
Can you ever know too many blues licks? This is a particularly tasty one. It is a three measure lick which works over a I7 to IV7 progression
and can be broken up into two or even three smaller licks. This one comes from an obscure disc from the early 90s with Jimmy Knepper and a very young Joshua Redman as guests.
Lesson Objectives
To learn this lick in all 12 keys.
Lesson Stats
When added: 8/19/07; Duration:
5.5 minutes; Tunes used in lesson: Blues in Bb;
Quizzes
Quiz 1: Analyze, transpose and use the lick
Practice Sessions & Playalongs
Practice Session 1: Analyze the lick for the 4 components of melodic construction.
Practice Session 2: Learn the lick in C, F, Bb.
Practice Session 3: Learn the lick in Eb, Ab, Db.
Practice Session 4: Learn the lick in Gb, B, E.
Practice Session 5: Learn the lick in A, D, G.
Practice Session 6: Learn the lick in 12 keys through the cycle of 4ths.
Practice Session 7: Learn the lick in 12 keys in random order. Practice Session 8: Use the lick in a tune.
Includes play-alongs for all practice sessions in MIDI, Band-in-a-Box™ and GarageBand formats. Resources for further Listening and Reading
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