Almost Like Being In Love, a lick study.
- Phillip Collins
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 14

This study for my SETU students covers common jazz improvisation phrases, or 'licks'. While some jazz musicians criticize licks for making music sound formulaic, I find them essential for understanding jazz language. Basic licks, or common musical motifs, serve as the foundation for a richer musical expression, and they are very useful for beginners to get a handle on things. The key is to understand and practice using these licks in various contexts and to experiment with them across different tunes, chords, and rhythms...




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