Grant Green Licks

Grant Green had a cool style that was instantly recognizable due to his simplicity and feel with amazing tone. I hope you enjoy these Grant Green licks!

#1 Grant Green "If I Should Lose You" Lick

  • This lick begins with some nice chromatics and then continues in Bb minor.

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Grant Green Licks

#2 Grant Green Lick

  • This lick can be played over an Fmaj9 chord.

  • The lick begins outlining the shape of an Fmaj7 arpeggio. The lick has a b5 in the second measure and a b7 in the third measure as a passing tone. The lick ends with a chromatic three-note descending to the root.

Grant Green Lick