Playing same licks alot...

[cire113]

I notice many musicians play "licks"

what are your thoughts about playing licks versus pure improvisation



Everyone does this though right?

Thanks

[Lesfunk]

I play the same material a lot (rock) so I find myself getting trapped into the same old licks. It's a constant struggle to try and keep my playing fresh. We're always limited by our own musical vocabulary and the structure of the material we perform.

[cire113]

I ask because I find myself repeating ideas alot.. Maybe I need more vocabulary.

Thanks

[sir juice]

check this out:
YouTube - ‪Hal Galper's Master Class - Musical Vocabulary‬‏

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[cire113]

^^ Dude this is exactly what i was looking for to a t... thanks!!

that article is brilliant

[bassix67]

Originally Posted by cire113

I notice many musicians play "licks"

what are your thoughts about playing licks versus pure improvisation

You have a few amazing signature licks that are awesome!! I know its you playing right away..

Everyone does this though right?

Thanks

cire113,
Have you contacted Nicky Orta yet???
He'll help you in all your improv questions.
The greats learn, analyze and dissect licks, patterns to create there own language.

[cire113]

I tried emailing him several times but cant get in contact with him..

I even went to the music department a few times and his office was closed..

But yeah man.. I want lessons with him so badly!!!

I might go to churchills tonight and check out the open jazz jam

[bassix67]

Originally Posted by cire113

I tried emailing him several times but cant get in contact with him..

I even went to the music department a few times and his office was closed..

But yeah man.. I want lessons with him so badly!!!

I might go to churchills tonight and check out the open jazz jam

Become friend and or send him a message thru Facebook. He looks at that quit a bit!!

[drnknmstr]

Michael Brecker is a self-confessed lick player.