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Using slow blues licks in a faster song

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Mon, 03/25/2019 - 12:52
dsaccucci
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Good afternoon David,  I am working on my improvising song and I am listening to all the songs I have studied to find licks I like.  I found a few in "Take it easy now".   I am going to use the jam track from Buffet Line for my song.  Does it work out to use licks from a slow blues in a faster song or would it be a waste of effort?  

 

Thanks 

David Saccucci

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Mon, 03/25/2019 - 19:38
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David Barrett
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Hello David. Slow blues licks

Hello David. Slow blues licks can be challenging, due to them having more notes than those used in shuffles and swings. I would say that they can work, but they may feel/sound rushed. If you try a lick, and it seems like you're rushing it while playing it, then drop the lick and move on to the next idea.

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