TOP THREE LICKS

Lick 1 Motivic development and space

[Verses 1 and 5] These opening motifs benefit from repetition and the use of space. The first motif is pre-composed and then, when repeated a second time, various aspects are tweaked and developed. The use of space here allows the busy backing track to do much of the work.

Lick 2 Semiquaver syncopation

[Bar 18] There are several places where Brett uses ear-grabbing rhythmic syncopation - this is where the notes are place on the off beats. This lick uses all of the off beats available and this use of syncopation lends a completely different feel than bluntly bashing through it using the same rhythm.

Lick 3 Unison bends

[Bar 68] Using unison bends is another ear grabbing way to bolster the tone and size of the note. Here Brett skillfully uses the unison bend technique; a key aspect to focus on is intonation. These types of unison bends are the perfect way to accent the final three stabs of the piece.