Duke - any chance u could do Johnny's blues, Like the version on utube where there are two harmonyguitar parts.  That is such a beautiful blues head.  

Hey David, Nice swinging solo there! Nice and fluid. Duke 

Hi Folks, This weeks lesson is the head to Albert Collins Backstroke. It's a great shuffle to play at jam sessions and a lot of fun. We learn how to play it and still get that...

Hi Markod, I will try to a tune of two from Wobble Walkin in upcoming lessons. Thanks, Duke

Hi Peter, Getting close all the time. Duke

Thanks Duke, I use to have trouble playing over a an up tempo swing it sounded fine but I really could not grab a hold of it but thanks to you its getting much better! Here is a...

Hi Jerry I noticed that, too, I think it might come from the fact that I am recording on my laptop with the Snooks Eaglin version coming from my IPad. I will certainly try again...

Hi Rich The sound on your video of "Mean Old World" seemed to cut in and out. I'd like to hear you try this again with Rick's forthcoming backing track after you listen to my...

Hello jerry, any chance of you breaking down evans shuffle for us? A lot of people are breaking their reeds over it. So maybe? Regards, Johan.

Hello Jerry, Any chance of you breaking down "evans shuffle" for us. A lot of people, including me are breaking their reeds over it. So maybe? Regards, Johan.

Duke I love your CD Wobble Walkin ---Any plans to release a book with transcriptions of those songs ? I would love to keep learning the chords and lines that you use on that CD....

@Jd....Great!!!! So nice the way you play and sing too!!! ;))

Thanks Tony, That's good that you posted that one. It's slower and easier to play because of the tempo but the exact same feel. Duke

HI Jerry Wah wahs are never going to be as pronounced while holding a microphone as they are when playing acoustic. I try to get some of the effect - opening up the bottom/heels...

Hi Jerry, I am really learning some great things here. You are a very good teacher and the Harp Master I am wondering how you get the wah wah with your hand when using a green...

Thanks Duke. I've purchased the album and been listening to Alligator Boogaloo on my ipod to work. Great song. It's great to hear these references from you, really helps :)  I'll...

Hi - here is my attempt at Mean Old World.  In this case I am playing along with Snooks Eaglin's version which is in E. I'm playing my new Hohner Crossover (which I really like) in...

Hey Duke, it would be nice to have the backing track with a count in, instead of starting right on it.  Its hard to record the video with the backing track starting so quick.  I...

Hello Corey, here's my attemp after one hour of takes. I give you a slow version because i know i usually play too fast. I know John Jackson version is quite quick on "don't let...

Duke, Exactly !  Wes Montgomery style octaves ---can be useful as you know in the blues for variation Mark

Hi Markod, Do mean Wes Montgomery style octaves? Duke

Peter, Looking forward tgo it. Duke

Hi Eric, Good job on the rhythm for Cookin'. You've got the proper feel down! Duke 

duke - how do you work the interactive part of the lessons, don't know if i posted it in the right place??  i (Eric Beil) put a post on Jan 20 related to your tune "cookin"  would...

 

Thanks Duke for the feedback !  I love these lesssons ! Any chance you could demonstrate some octave work on a future tune ?

As to Damian's guitar, from his description I would say it is definitely a pre-war guitar.  It could have been made by any of a handful of manufacturers around Chicago or in...

Value to a player and price are not the same thing.  Pre-war even pre-50's Stellas, Kays, Kalamazoos, Regals, Harmony's, were mass produced and economical for consumers to buy, but...

Hi Peter, Good I hoped that slowing it down to demonstrate it would help. I am not a tab guy. That's Mike's job! Duke

Daddyray, yup, that is what they call the "Hendrix" chord alright! Duke