Audio: -The last fast run (mm. 33-34) is over an E chord, and uses an E Dominant b13 scale (1 2 3 4 5 b6 b7 - 5th mode of melodic minor aka the Hindu Scale) with some chromatic passing tones, which appear towards the end of the descending 3rd’s lick. He ends the phrase on the b13 of the E vamp. This falling 3rd’s sequence is rather hard to play in time and well articulated – one of Allan’s signature lines which involving great finger independence and dexterity.

Take a moment to consider how much ground Allan covered on such a simple and static vamp, and dive deep into Allan’s note choice and amazing sense of time - there are many rewarding lessons to be learned in doing so. I want to thank you all for reading my column, and I will hopefully see you next time, until then!