Jessica Williams Break Lick
A seriously underrated player who, ironically, has recorded prolifically, Jessica Williams can spin out inventive lick after inventive lick. Check out this elegant lick from her 1997 Candid release, Higher Standards, that she uses to introduce her solo to the tune When Your Lover Has Gone.

Lesson Objectives
To learn this lick in all 12 keys.

Lesson Stats
When added: 7/20/07; Duration: 5 1/2 minutes; Tunes used in lesson: When Your Lover Has Gone;

Prerequisites
Moderate keyboard proficiency. Ability to read notation. These are good prerequisites: Four Components of Melodic Construction; Improvisation: The Concept.

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.

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