Howe Fusion Licks

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Instructor: Steve Hubbard Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Fusion

Excerpt: Hey guys, This tutorial is a 3-lick lesson, based on one of my main influences: Greg Howe. All of the licks work over an A minor type groove, but also use passing tones, and some outside playing. I've also noted that the licks should (or can) be played with a swing feel... A personal favorite of mine! For this particular lick, you can see that we start th...

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Instructor: Steve Hubbard Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Fusion

Excerpt: For the second example, I start with a Gmaj7 arpeggio, and move to Am with chromatic passing tones. Towards the end, I add in the raised 7th to give a different feel. With the exception of a slide in the first arpeggio, I use straight alternate picking. This one is very easy to swing! For an even more Howe'esque sound, throw in some melodic minor in the se...

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Instructor: Steve Hubbard Level: Intermediate Topic: Technique Style: Fusion

Excerpt: For the final example, I incorporate a typical slide lick that Greg often does. Simply put, you play your 'targeted note', pull off to a step below, and quickly slide back up to the original note. This is also used frequently by Ritchie Kotzen, or any modern fusion player for that matter. Good luck, and see you next time!

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