Ex. 4 is a funk idea that gets repeated and embellished and played in different octaves. The interesting twist is the “response” that appears in the last two measures to give the phrase more shape and interest. This can be done in any key, of course. I chose to play a complex but melodic G minor run that holds and starts in unconventional places. This was a trick I learned from Wayne Krantz. He is a master of taking an idea, then punctuating it with a complementary phrase. Practice developing and solidifying an idea for six measures, then answer it in an altered way. This gives your idea some added interest.