Using slow blues licks in a faster song
Mon, 03/25/2019 - 13:52
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
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.