Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo

rdt1959 · 07-30-2009, 12:02 PM

I am scheduled to perform a solo with a CD track at our church on the evening of August 16th. The CD track is essentially made for a vocal soloist. The song is a little long and repetitive when playing the melody on an instrument (translation…it gets boring).

I would like to learn some riffs/licks/flourishes/embellishments (choose one!) to liven up the last half of the song. This is something I have never done before, and can use some advice.

Given the new direction that our Music Minister wants me to go in, it is something that I will need to learn well for future performances. (Our Music Minister is trying to introduce our congregation to more contemporary music.) So I am not just asking for the notes for one song. Rather, I am starting a new phase of my musical education if you see what I mean.

Is there a book with CD that somebody has good experiences with that I should be working with?

Some exercises, web site or just plain old advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Markie · 07-30-2009, 06:29 PM

I would suggest The SPIT Book. It contains "riffs" that you place within the melody. It covers every key and is very user friendly. The seller also gives a email for the buyer to use if there are any questions about how to use the book.

A.N.A. Mendez · 07-30-2009, 11:14 PM

Study BIX

rettepnoj · 07-31-2009, 07:08 AM

Amazon.com: Amazing Phrasing - Trumpet: 50 Ways... Great book!!

Also check out Erik Veldkamp's site. He has written some changes in all keys. Great site.
Jazz transcriptions of Clark Terry, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, etc.

Sofus · 08-04-2009, 08:43 AM

Depending on the style of the piece, adding
some trills could be a simple and nice way to
vary things . . .

y0da777 · 08-06-2009, 07:58 PM

wat style is it?(hay, sofus havent been on in awhile!didja miss me?)

07-30-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
rdt1959 Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 220	Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo I am scheduled to perform a solo with a CD track at our church on the evening of August 16th. The CD track is essentially made for a vocal soloist. The song is a little long and repetitive when playing the melody on an instrument (translation…it gets boring). I would like to learn some riffs/licks/flourishes/embellishments (choose one!) to liven up the last half of the song. This is something I have never done before, and can use some advice. Given the new direction that our Music Minister wants me to go in, it is something that I will need to learn well for future performances. (Our Music Minister is trying to introduce our congregation to more contemporary music.) So I am not just asking for the notes for one song. Rather, I am starting a new phase of my musical education if you see what I mean. Is there a book with CD that somebody has good experiences with that I should be working with? Some exercises, web site or just plain old advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks __________________ Dick Taylor Georgia Comeback Player Benge 65B

07-30-2009, 06:29 PM	#2
Markie Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Clarksburg, WV Posts: 732	Re: Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo I would suggest The SPIT Book. It contains "riffs" that you place within the melody. It covers every key and is very user friendly. The seller also gives a email for the buyer to use if there are any questions about how to use the book.

07-30-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
A.N.A. Mendez Forte User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,246	Re: Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo Study BIX __________________ (Above) Alexanders ragtime band-circa 1960 "Baby, I'm already the coolest, and the hippist, now you want me to be on time too?" Buddy Love "We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and our best generals to edit our newspapers." Robert E. Lee

07-31-2009, 07:08 AM	#4
rettepnoj Piano User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 472	Re: Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo Amazon.com: Amazing Phrasing - Trumpet: 50 Ways... Great book!! Also check out Erik Veldkamp's site. He has written some changes in all keys. Great site. Jazz transcriptions of Clark Terry, Clifford Brown, Freddie Hubbard, etc. __________________ Jon Petter Lindberg Selmer Concept TT Bach Strad. 197 NY, nr 203 Schilke S32 Yamaha YTR 6310Z Yamaha YTR 01 Conn Constelation GR and Schilke mouthpieces

08-04-2009, 08:43 AM	#5
Sofus Forte User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 1,313	Re: Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo Depending on the style of the piece, adding some trills could be a simple and nice way to vary things . . . __________________ " There are no secrets to trumpetplaying - except Practice Your Head Off - and that´s no secret! " Bud Herseth 1977 in Hamar, Norway ******************** Mouthpiece and Solidarity

08-06-2009, 07:58 PM	#6
y0da777 New Friend Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: do i live here????? Posts: 45	Re: Need to learn riffs/licks for a solo wat style is it?(hay, sofus havent been on in awhile!didja miss me?) __________________ weril inermediate martin(imperial?)(idk the year) mpcs blessing 3c everything but jazz bach 3d jazz al cass oils!!!!

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