David's Tip of the Day: Rocker, Chorus 3 (ABC Chorus Form) by Little Walter

The biggest challenge in this chorus will be the rhythm. Note that the first lick starts on the second beat (David Waldman speaks of this in his interview)… resist the urge to start on the downbeat. Note the rhythmic breathing between the main licks, play these softly. Generally speaking, slap the notes found on the 4th hole and above (minus the 16th notes… listen to the recording and use your ears to tell you where he slaps). The sixteenth notes used in these first two licks are similar to glissandos, so play them fast, focusing on where each start and end point is. Note the nice texture of the 5/6 draw on the ii7 chord (9th measure… lessons on ii-V-I progressions in the Music Theory Study). This combination is not heard often, making it a cool texture to utilize in your playing. The turnaround will feel awkward. The note combinations are different than the usual turnaround, so read the transcription carefully.

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