Kenny Barron Lick
Check out this sparkling lick that Kenny uses to open his solo to I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You from his early 90s Maybeck Recital Hall disc. Learn about upper structure triads and how to use this lick to reharmonize a major ii-V-I progression.
Lesson Objectives
To learn this lick in all 12 keys.
Lesson Stats
When added: 9/23/07; Duration:
6 minutes; The chord changes to these tunes were used in this lesson: I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You, Like Someone in Love;
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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