The 'Banana Lick'
How to improvise with the 'Banana Lick' - in all keys
The Banana Lick
In this video, we dive into a classic piece of jazz vocabulary - a wonderful lick known as 'The Banana Lick'.
We study it for both alto and tenor sax, listening to it played on its own and in the context of a wider solo. We'll break down its construction, so you can easily transcribe it into any key. Then, we'll take it through the cycle of fourths in a 'practice with me' format, an excellent way to develop your musical language.
Practicing licks, patterns, and scales in all keys is a tried-and-tested method that will guarantee growth as a sax player.
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