Iconic Licks of the Jam Band Greats
Jam Like the Greats: Unearth Iconic Licks, Ignite Your Improvisations!
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Dive into the world of improvisational music with "Iconic Licks of the Jam Band Greats," an exclusive online guitar course available only on TrueFire, produced in collaboration with JamPlay. This comprehensive course is a treasure trove for guitarists looking to delve into the iconic licks that have defined the great jam bands throughout history.
"Iconic Licks of the Jam Band Greats" provides a deep exploration of the signature licks and techniques used by legendary jam bands, unveiling the secrets behind their innovative, free-flowing soundscapes. The course shines a light on a plethora of genres and styles that are woven into the tapestry of jam band music.
Expert musicians guide you through a series of carefully curated lessons, deconstructing the characteristic riffs and improvisational methods of bands like The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Allman Brothers Band, and more. By the end of the course, you'll have a repertoire of iconic licks and a robust understanding of how to weave them into your own improvisational sessions.
With high-quality video lessons, interactive tablature and notation, and play-along tracks, the course offers a dynamic and engaging learning environment. You can learn at your pace and convenience, pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding as needed.
"Iconic Licks of the Jam Band Greats" is more than a course—it's an invitation to join a musical legacy defined by creative freedom and endless exploration.
"Iconic Licks of the Jam Band Greats" provides a deep exploration of the signature licks and techniques used by legendary jam bands, unveiling the secrets behind their innovative, free-flowing soundscapes. The course shines a light on a plethora of genres and styles that are woven into the tapestry of jam band music.
Expert musicians guide you through a series of carefully curated lessons, deconstructing the characteristic riffs and improvisational methods of bands like The Grateful Dead, Phish, The Allman Brothers Band, and more. By the end of the course, you'll have a repertoire of iconic licks and a robust understanding of how to weave them into your own improvisational sessions.
With high-quality video lessons, interactive tablature and notation, and play-along tracks, the course offers a dynamic and engaging learning environment. You can learn at your pace and convenience, pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding as needed.
"Iconic Licks of the Jam Band Greats" is more than a course—it's an invitation to join a musical legacy defined by creative freedom and endless exploration.
What you'll learn
- Navigate major pentatonic box patterns across different chord changes
- Target chord tones (specifically the third) to outline chord changes
- Target chord tones (especially the major 3rd) to outline harmony
- Apply Dorian mode concepts in a practical musical context
- Understand how to avoid playing static minor pentatonic over modal changes
Release date: 02/28/2020 • 2h 38m runtime
Sample lessons
Arpeggiated Blue Sky
Ascending Pentatonic Lick
Saturday Night Streets
Summer Nights and Fireflies
What's included
31 lessons • 30 charts • 30 Jam Tracks
Series Introduction
Michael Palmisano gives an overview of the techniques and concepts he will cover in this course.
Chromatic Hammer-Ons to the Third
This lick features a Jerry Garcia inspired chromatic run, and uses hammer-ons for added effect. Incorporate this upbeat, happy lick into your solos.
Mixin' it Up
We examine a cool lick that features a B Mixolydian sound, and incorporates smooth slides and soulful vibrato. This lick can easily be moved between different chord positions for added versatility.
Pushing the Pedals
This B Mixolydian lick has a country flavor inspired by the pedal steel. It doesn't have a flat 7, which helps create a bright, major vibe.
Arpeggiated Blue Sky
This lick features a fast arpeggiated run that has a strong melodic structure and can easily be used over any Mixolydian progression.
Moving to the Top
It's time to learn a sequenced three note chromatic line in the style of the legendary Jerry Garcia. This lick is peppy, fast and perfect for playing over any Mixolydian progression.
Fun Mixolydian Slides
This lick makes use of slick melodic lines that make it one of Michael's favorites. With it's combination of tactful anchors and exuberant slides, it is not only physically fun to play, but also features a bright, energetic sound.
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