The book contains 120 licks and continues where volume 1 ended. This volume is set up exactly like the first volume. If you enjoyed playing through the first volume of Hip Licks for Saxophone, you will enjoy working through the second volume just as much. I have been working through the book and have thus far transcribed five of the 150+ licks in all twelve keys to see how they sound over various chords.įind Hip Licks for Saxophone on Hip Licks For Saxophone Vol. Greg has over 150 licks in this book from major, dominant 7th, minor, V7b9, whole tone diminished 7th, mi7b5, and many more. In fact, there is a rhythm section track that has ii-V’s in all 12 keys that you can use to practice your favorite lick transposed. For example, on the first track Greg shows you licks you can play over ii-V’s and has one lick for each of the twelve keys. The set is great for practicing transposition as well. Then on another track, he just has the rhythm section so you can give the licks a try in real-time.Īlso, Greg has the rhythm section transposing when switching from the alto CD to the tenor CD to accommodate the range of the saxophone so that the lick still sounds hip.īesides just playing through the written licks, you have the ability to try your own licks out and see how they fit over the various progressions played by the recorded rhythm section. What I really enjoyed about this book was Greg’s format of recording a lick once on one track, just to familiarize yourself with the phrasing, articulation, sound, and overall approach.
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