Lick Library

The cliches, or characteristic musical phrases that we are going to discuss, are simply musical building materials. The quality of the final musical structure will be a result, to a great degree, of the musician's particular imaginative use of these essential materials. Improvising Rock Guitar, p.26

All players—including the greats of any instrument—have a body of pet licks that they can call upon during any given playing situation. All Blues Soloing for Jazz Guitar, p.44

Every lick here was read from a book's tab and checked note by note. Each card says which book it came from, the book's own words about it, and how many of the books teach it. Learn it as written, then change the rhythm, the vibrato, the order. That's what makes it yours.