The “Oliver Nelson Lick” – TTT #5
The Oliver Nelson Lick is a pattern created by tenor saxophonist and arranger, Oliver Nelson. He is best known for his album “Blues and the Abstract Truth” (1961), and this pattern can be heard on the tune “Hoe-Down.” It is made up of triads moving down in a cycle of major thirds, each preceded by […]
Try This Bebop Lick in F-Major! – TTT #4
This bebop lick outlines the harmony of the key of F major. It includes some diminished 7th shapes moving through a 3-6-2-5-1 chord progression. Follow the chord changes and see where it takes you! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/nDR2Bl0RR3I CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would […]
This G Major Lick is Based on “Butch and Butch” – TTT #3
“Butch and Butch” is a 12-bar blues melody written by the great saxophonist and arranger Oliver Nelson. This G Major lick is based on the first few bars of that melody, and features an ascending chord progression using diminished chords. https://youtu.be/LbDZnjihxlM CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick […]
These 4-Note Pentatonic Voicings Will Come in Handy! – TTT #2
These 4-note pentatonic voicings are made up of varying scale degrees from the C-minor pentatonic scale. Use them for comping over modal chord progressions, even over a 12-bar blues. https://youtu.be/1L-w1tN3MfE CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you would like us to do, please leave […]
Use This Diminished Lick for ANY Occasion! – TTT #1
This pattern goes up and down through the diminished “half-whole” scale. Use it over dominant chords for a hip sound creating lots of tension. Then, transpose it to any key and listen to the resulting effect! https://youtu.be/BkpTP2EkEGY CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTATION If you have questions or suggestions for a Lick Of The Week you […]
