Tommy Flanagan Minor ii-V Lick
Tommy Flanagan Whole Tone Turnaround Lick
Timeless. Classic. Effortless. Smokin'. Those are just some of the words that can be used to describe this veteran players style. Capture some of his essence with this whole tone lick from one of his many trio dates, Eclypso, from 1977 with George Mraz on bass and Elvin Jones on drums.

Lesson Objectives
To learn this lick in all 12 keys.

Lesson Stats
Minor ii-V Lick: When added: 8/12/07; Duration: 3 minutes; The chord changes to these tunes were used in lesson: Confirmation;
Whole Tone Lick: When added: 8/5/07; Duration: 5 1/2 minutes; The chord changes to these tunes were used in lesson: Have You Met Miss Jones, Here's That Rainy Day;

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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