In this fourth volume of Bluegrass licks on the guitar, we’ll focus on applying licks to a melody. In the lesson we’ll be using the melody from ‘My Walkin’ Shoes’ in the key of B (capo 4), utilising the ‘G’ shapes against the capo, so can be transposed easily. There are two breaks in the lesson, and we’ll analyse both breaks against the basic melody and chord progression, working through the thought process and application of a variety of licks from the earlier lessons – some more generic, and others that are manipulated to fit the melody and even harmonise against it.
We’ll thoroughly break down all the licks and ideas in the lessons, but having a knowledge of the licks from the previous lessons will help, plus the general scale, arpeggio and triad shapes. While this lesson is aimed at the advanced picker, players of all levels will be able to gain valuable insight into the process of embellishing a melody in the Bluegrass style.
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