A fast G minor blues continuation lick that builds on the previous phrase by adding more movement, a quick legato figure, and a smooth slide into the ending. It feels like the solo is being developed further rather than closed off.
Musical Context
This lick works as a continuation phrase. It takes the energy from the previous idea and pushes it forward with more motion and a slightly more flowing shape. It does not sound like a fresh call or a final answer — it sounds like the next sentence in the same blues statement.
Practice Notes
Practice the opening climb, the hammer-on/pull-off figure, and the ending slide separately first
The hammer-on and pull-off should sound even in volume, not weaker than the picked notes
Do not practice it only on its own. It makes the most sense when played directly after the earlier phrase, because that is where the continuation feel comes from
Use this lick right after a call or answer phrase when you want to keep the solo moving without fully resolving yet. It works well in the early or middle part of a solo, especially when you want to connect a previous bend-based idea to another phrase or lead into the next statement.
Focus on making the phrase feel connected from start to finish. The legato part should sound smooth and relaxed, not forced, and the ending slide should feel like a natural continuation rather than a hard stop. This lick should sound like it belongs to the same sentence as the previous one.