So... What good is a lick anyway?

Watch this and find out! This short video is a great illustration of just how much mileage it's possible to get out of a musical phrase. You'll hear musicians from all styles, instruments and decades playing this simple little motif. It's oddly fascinating! The video was assembled from clips discovered by a Facebook group called "The Lick."

When you're done with the video, try playing this lick in at least four different positions and fingerings on your guitar. For extra credit, sneak it in the next time you're playing in a band or with friends and see if you get some knowing nods!