Intervallic Licks and Riffs

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Intervallic Licks and Riffs

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By Andrew Wasson
Visit: www.creativeguitarstudio.com
SECTION ONE:
Mixing Intervallic Licks & Riffs Creates Interesting Effects...
knowing the interval concepts & having technique is the key:
When thinking about, Intervallic Licks, one piece of music that comes to mind is; Pat
Methenys - Bright Size Life. The sound of those mixed groups of intervals right from the start
of his piece, definitely creates a very interesting musical effect. And, most certainly, this kind of
sound deserves some serious attention.
I think most musicians would agree, that when intervals are mixed together to form
repeating - stacked musical ideas, (which by the way can be done in several ways), we can
achieve a very musically interesting, almost what some might call as a, climbing effect to our
melodies. Playing these stacked or repeating intervals can, however be a somewhat
technically challenging idea to perform, (especially when played fast). But it goes without
saying, (as with any guitar concept dependant upon technique), the more the technique is
rehearsed, the better we eventually become at performing it.
When we apply these mixed intervals; stacked, or grouped in various ways, it creates a very
interesting sound. Whether we use the same interval as a melodic statement, or if we use
combined intervals if we stay in one position, or if we move along the neck... one thing is
certainly true... These intervallic concepts will work to create some interesting and wide-open
sounding melodic statements. So, spend time learning how to get them into your repertoire. If
you do, I think youll have a lot of fun performing them in your next new composition, or in your
next guitar solo!
Creative Guitar Studio 2013

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SECTION TWO:
Stacked Interval Technique Exercises...
Since stacking and mixing of intervals requires a slightly higher level of guitar technique for the
left and right hands, this lesson will begin by showing a series of exercises that will stress the
operation of repetitive intervals. This will help the hands to develop the feel and sense of the
proper technique. As well, these exercises are especially important if this type of recurring
interval movement is a brand new guitar technique for anyone reading and studying this.
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