Got it out of a solo transcription (tune: Hark).
In the solo he used it over a Dominant7 Chord but i prefer to memorize it as minor lick ;).
You can also think this underlying chord progression | D-7 A7b9b13 | D-7 |.
[audio:lick_min7_(defranco).mp3]
Great if you have a major chord for two or more bars.
The basic shape of the line is just a broken major triad.
Charlie often used approach notes in his playing.
A nice example how powerful this could be.
Formula:
1. Chromatic approach from below to root, 3rd or 5th of the triad (start where you want)
2. Next chord tone above, diatonically approached from above
3. Repeat it (next chord tone below “1.” approached chromatically from below and so on…)
[audio:lick_maj7_8ths_(cparker).mp3]
Try and start the lick on the downbeat or play it faster
=> different sound because you’ve all approach tones on the strong beats 😉
[audio:lick_maj7_16ths_(cparker).mp3]
The Honeysuckle Rose motiv is a very well know Charlie Parker lick.
It fits perfectly in the ii-V progression (land on the 5th of the V).
You can also use it over dominant chords (f.e. whole bar G7)
[audio:lick_min7_(cparker).mp3]
One of my all time favourite solos from the clarinet master Buddy DeFranco!!!
Sonny Clark at the Piano. Great Band!
The form of the song is very simular to Rhythm Changes. In the Bridge they’re using different chords.
Listen on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKGL9MWe8RE
Charlie was about 20 years of age at that time.
You can here strong Lester Young influences.
Listen on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmGs5-rchwQ