Tom Harrell Pentatonic lick

Original blog post at: http://jazztrumpetlicks.com/2009/04/tom-harrell-pentatonic-lick/

I can't remember the name of the recording or the tune. But I do remember hearing Tom Harrell play this pentatonic pattern.

Here is a sound sample on trumpet:

Best way to learn in 12 keys:

Since this is a pentatonic lick, it's a little harder to learn in a formula other than 1 2 3 5 6. Just knowing that you won't be playing any other notes than 1 2 3 5 or 6 is the best way to learn pentatonics. For me pentatonics come easier by feel. You can accomplish getting a feel for pentatonics with repition. What's that famous saying? Oh, I know, "Repition is the key to success".