In this free rock guitar lesson by Peter Vogl we'll look at some Bebop style licks mixed in with some minor pentatonic ideas. In the video we will use the backing track "Bm jam", which is track 11 from the Let's Jam! Blues and Rock CD. When using Bebop ideas over these chords, think of playing over E Dominant or Bm. Both turn out to be the same set of notes. When I use Bebop, I really don't distinguish between the two. If you haven't ever used the Bebop scale, you are entering new territory. If you don't understand the scale, at least learn the licks and try to get used to their sound. The Bebop scale or sound can be used over many types of music, not just Jazz. I use it over rock, funk, blues, etc.
Watch the lesson: Quicktime or Youtube
Here is the E Bebop scale (listen to the scale)
And the Bm Bebop scale. (listen to the scale)
The problem with learning just this scale is that Bebop licks don't really just stick to this set of notes. It is more an approach to chromaticism (moving by half step) and phrasing than just a set of notes. Begin to learn this sound by playing some of the licks below and associating them with the chords.
Here is lick 1. (listen to the lick)
Now let's learn lick 2. (listen to this lick)
And here is Lick 3. (listen to this lick)
The Bebop scale is a great sound and will add interesting notes and phrases to your soloing. Good luck and when in doubt, play loud.
Major Triad Licks by Jody Worrell is a Quicktime video lesson about playing over and ultimately soloing over a series of Major Triads. We'll discuss how to play several triad chords and then use those chords to solo by playing arpeggios, different voicings, and single note lines. Included in the download is an original jam track that you can use to practice these new ideas for soloing. $4.99
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