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Duke era T-Birds with SRV sitting in
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Bruce
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Lotus Blossom Backing Track
Hey Duke. What a great tune! Here is my humble effort. Please give it a listen when you get a chance. Thanks, Bruce
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stevieboy
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Blues After Hours Intro Breakdown
I used to hear Duke do this one way back in the Roomful of Blues Days, at places like Brandy's II and Club Zircon in the Boston area. Uncharacteristically for me, I was actually...
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Bruce
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Same Old Blues 2nd and 3rd Position Soloing
Hey Duke! Here's my updated version of "Same Old Blues". Hope to hear what you think of it! Thanks! Bruce
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Neil
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Memphis Grind Head Breakdown
Argh, those tritones down low had me stumped. Thanks Duke, sorted. Just curious: do you remember what you used for that on the album?
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Neil
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West Side Shuffle Head
It's crazy, but I only discovered this album this week, and here I am, haha. Love the "Chicago" voicing with the Eb7 example, without the third. Very 'glassy' sounding. Thanks...
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stevieboy
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Same Old Blues Rhythm Breakdown
Very cool. I've heard Magic Sam's version quite a bit, but don't think I ever heard Milton's--there's always something new to learn, even if it's old!
Besides the...
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Bruce
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You Don't Love Me Jam Track
Hey Duke! I must admit, after learning the original riff, I kind of like that better, but it is really hard to get the Buddy Guy/Junior Wells version out of my head. It kept...
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Mark
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Route 66 Chord Comping
Duke,
When I practice rhythm by myself I tend to play a chord and then strum the muted strings to keep time. Is this a really bad habit ? So for example if there are four...
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