Hey Sonic Junction -
This week we've got verse 6 of "Mr. Lee's Mambo". Remember back in verse 4, how it began with a semi-dramatic "shifting gears" by starting on the 2nd beat? This week's verse starts on the 2nd beat too, but with a different feel and attitude. Verse 6 begins kinda casually, by almost slipping in on that 2nd beat. From there it makes a nice transition into the IV where we reference a familiar bass line, then on the V we get slightly casual again and "shift gears" to begin the V lick on that 2nd beat. And as always, the primary objective in the construction of this verse (and the song) is to make apparent sense and tell a story - tone, texture, time, the shape of the notes, and the melody all work together to (hopefully) make that happen.
And remember, the main thing is, have fun with it!
and PS - Let me know what you think!
Rick Estrin
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Groove
key of E
A Harp
Rick Estrin
Mr. Lee's Mambo
Print Chords & Tab
A Harp in the Key of E.
Loop 1:38 6th Verse Acoustically
Loop 2:27 Breakdown of First 4 Bars
Loop 5:55 Breakdown of IV Chord
Loop 7:35 Practice Loop of First 8 Bars
Loop 7:57 Symmetry
Loop 8:39 Practice Loop of First 8 Bars
Loop 9:19 Breakdown Last 4 Bars
Loop 11:50 Practice Loop of Verse Six
Loop 12:24 Slow Practice Loop of Verse Six
Loop 13:10 Breakdown of Last Riff
Loop 15:14 Closing Thoughts
Loop 17:10 Practice Loop of Verse Six
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thank s Jim !!
Hi Rick !! your advices please ....
Hey Andre - Great job on th 6th verse! The only thing that needs a little adjustment is the last lick. You're starting it the right spot, but listen more closely to the lick itself. It's different than what you're playing. The rest of the verse, up until that last lick is just about perfect!
Thanks Guys!
Joe
Rick, Thanks for another excellent lesson. Will you be providing a backing track at some point?
Thanks.
Joe
Hi Joe --- thanks for the reminder. Backing track is now up. Enjoy.
Thank you, Joe - Glad you're enjoying the lesson.
Thank you, getting good
I'm really glad to hear it!