Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Guitars, vox, writing: Gene Caberra
Bass & arrangement: René Flächsenhaar
Drums & Lyrics: Mathias Uredat
Keys & production: Christian Keymer
Video by @miriamshootsfilm
Directors: Miriam Manske & Gene Caberra
Camera: Miriam Manske
Producer: Gene Caberra
Editors: Miriam Manske/ Gene Caberra
Color: Miriam Manske
© 2022 Blackbird Music
Guitars, vox, writing: Gene Caberra
Bass & arrangement: René Flächsenhaar
Drums & Lyrics: Mathias Uredat
Keys & production: Christian Keymer
Video by @miriamshootsfilm
Directors: Miriam Manske & Gene Caberra
Camera: Miriam Manske
Producer: Gene Caberra
Editors: Miriam Manske/ Gene Caberra
Color: Miriam Manske
© 2022 Blackbird Music
![Essential Enclosure/Lick | Every Neo-Soul Player Must Watch This Lesson...
Today we gonna take a look at a lick or rather an enclosure that is very essential for neo-soul improvisation. Sometimes when there is an altered chord you dont really know how to phrase it. This enclosure can really help you to play the chord with sense in an easy way. Have fun with the lesson!
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![Useful Chordal Run | Neo-Soul Funk Lick [TABS]
Did you ever wonder how to play those funky chordal licks like Cory Wong and other funk legends? Here is a very useful lick that you can use to create those chordal melodies. Have fun with the tabs! #tastytuesdays
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![Neo-Soul Style Jazz Standard Backing Track | Sunny in Am [60 bpm]
Hey Guys,
as neo-soul guitar admirers we like to study jazz music. It is an essential part of neo-soul/r&b guitar. Sometimes it can be boring to play traditional chord voicings. So here is a contemporary version of sunny. Have fun improvising over this sunny backing track!
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![Bluesrock Improv w/ BB Preamp + REVV D20
The BB Preamp is unbeatable when it comes to a smooth slightly overdriven sound. I love the midrange and response I get from this pedal. The REVV D20 takes it especially well so you can get the best Strat tones.
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![Neo-Soul/Lofi Jazz Guitar Backing Track in D Major
Hey Guys,
here is another groovy jam track in D major which is perfectly suited for practicing 251 licks.
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![Neo-Soul Guitar Licks & Lesson | Stand Out Using Intervals [TABS]
Today we gonna use the concept of wide intervals to expand our Neo-soul pentatonic improvisations. This is a good and easy method to make our solos a little more interesting.Today we gonna start off with fifth intervals but feel free to experiment with different intervals. Have fun with the lesson !
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![Fast & Fluid Pat Metheny Jazz Guitar Lick | [TABS]
Hey Guys,
today I have another transcription for you again. I saw Pat Metheny playing this monster lick while performing cantaloupe Island together with Herbie Hancock. I immediately had to transcribe it for you guys. Have fun with the tabs!
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![3 Smooth Eric Gales Habits | Defining Licks & Gospel Chords (Guitar Lesson)
In this guitar lesson, we’re going to take a deep dive into some of Eric Gales’ most commonly used licks. These are the licks I hear him play most often—the ones that really define his unique style. We’ll take a look at how he combines blues licks with smooth-sounding R&B and gospel chords. Enjoy the guitar lesson!
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Lick 1 Lesson
02:52 Lick 1 Tabs
03:05 Lick 2 Lesson
04:41 Lick 2 Tabs
04:57 Lick 3 Lesson
07:13 Lick 3 Tabs
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![Beautiful Neo-Soul Backing Track in C Minor
With this backing track you can practice switching keys while improvising. This neo-soul play-along includes modal interchange. We are switching between C Minor and C major Harmony.
Abmaj7 | Gm7
= C Minor Pentatonic, C Aeolian
Cmaj7
= C Ionian, C Harmonic Major
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![Beneficial Outside Licks | Intermediate Phrasing Lesson (Robben Ford Style)
In this Video we gonna take a closer look at 2 Robben Ford licks. Learning and understanding these licks can be really beneficial for your playing because it helps you to come up with own ideas when it comes to creating more sophisticated jazz, blues and r&b licks.
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