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103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Chicken Shack
The head to "Chicken Shack", originally done by Jimmy Smith on the Hammond B-3 organ. Key of F on a Bb harp. Another head that lays well for the harp. This tune was a staple in the...
489 thumb Daddyray (robbie) added to a forum topic: What makes a good bandmate?
interactive listening.......folks that play with open ears and are trying to serve the music rather than show off.......people with proper time who create no pointless personal...
489 thumb Daddyray (robbie) left a comment on: Guitar Rag Lesson 4
sounds nice Mike!
409 thumb Mike caren left a comment on: Guitar Rag Lesson 4
Hi Corey .. I'm loving this tune.  It's going to be a keeper for me.  I like the turnaround and how it goes from major to minor.  Here's where I am.  
1741 thumb Phil stefanini added to a forum topic: back to front
I seem to remember seeing a YouTube of William Clarke, ran a search on the internet and found this link... there are a number of them...
409 thumb Mike caren added to a forum topic: What makes a good bandmate?
Of the people you have played with through the years, what qualities separate the best people to play and create music with?
489 thumb Daddyray (robbie) left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Solo 1
more fancy guitars.  
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Solo 1
Hi Folks, This weeks lesson is working on soloing on the T-Bone blues classic "Stormy Monday." We will be working on a solo chorus that employs most of T-Bones main signature ideas...
7 thumb Corey harris left a comment on: Blues Came to Texas Lesson 1
@ Douglas...thanks for your comments. Feel free to post a video so I can see how it is going.
409 thumb Mike caren left a comment on: Blues Came to Texas Lesson 1
Hi Corey Really enjoying this tune!  I'm getting the main riff and beginning riff down.  What would really help me for the next lesson is for you to play and break down one full...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Blues A Rama Freddie King
Hi Paul, Yes I got the audio. Yes, the slide down and rake you are doing is correct. The only difference is you are faster than me! you sound very good and I hope you join up with...
167 thumb Davidpotter added to a forum topic: WOW !!!
Duke this stuff is just what I have been looking for! I have books,DVDs,CDs but this lesson forum and the way you teach just clicks. I have been a fan for some time now and can't...
Rick Allen stratyner added to a forum topic: Big Walter Tone Question
Hi Jerry,              You knew Walter Horton, and I love the performance of, "Hoochie Coochie Man" you both played on "I'm Ready".  One of Walter's great harmonica playing...
509 thumb Alex barbera left a comment on: Blues Came to Texas Lesson 1
Hy corey....great tune...I'm practicing...as far as I can....:))....I'll post a video as soon as possible...always same old story Take a look at this....I've written this...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Cookin' Lesson 4
You're welcome Douglas. I'm glad it's helpful to you! Duke
Rick Jancortes left a comment on: Caledonia
Thanks for the videos, i was ready to quit , but i think i will give it another try, some times i get so piss off with that little thing , thanks from spain 
155 thumb Phil cave added to a forum topic: back to front
Hi Thanks for that.Paul Butterfield is a longtime favourite.i am in exulted company.  
112 thumb Rich g left a comment on: Caledonia
Jerry What a great song - Louis Jordan and his band are terrific!  I've been aware of it through the Muddy Waters version on Hootchie Coochie Live.  Were you the harp player on...
112 thumb Rich g added to a forum topic: What OTHER instrument and...
Everyone has his personal likes and dislikes.  For me, the choice of songs for lessons has been great - Sonny Boy I, Little Walter, Sonny Boy II, a little Jimmy Reed, and so on...
1747 thumb Douglas irwin left a comment on: Catfish Blues Main Riff
Fantastic!! I have pieces, but not the whole song together. Thanks for the groove and whole picture!  
1747 thumb Douglas irwin left a comment on: Blues Came to Texas Lesson 1
Thanks, Corey..I now have hope that I can sneak in on some of my acoustic blues friends with a hope they will play with me. A lot of work to be done on my part, but that's cool. I...
1747 thumb Douglas irwin left a comment on: Cookin' Lesson 4
Thanks, Duke!!! Your info is invaluable for me. Guides me thru and into more creative and entertaining guitar work. Since I am a work in progress, so is my ear. Have a great...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Chords
daddyray, yes I did throw in a Blues after hours lick mistakenly. BUSTED! Pee wee Crayton was such a disciple of T-Bone that I sometimes mix their licks up. Shame on me! Duke 
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Chords
Hey Mike glad you are digging it! Duke
409 thumb Mike caren left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Chords
Hi Duke .. love the lesson!  I've always messed around with this song, but never got it.  Now I do @Daddyray .. funny, I heard some of those Blues After Hours licks too.  I felt...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Chords
daddyray, Thank you, That stretch on the 13th chord can be a bit tough on a long scale guitar that's for sure. Duke 
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Chords
Thanks Rick, T-Bone is my man. Enjoy the lessons 
489 thumb Daddyray (robbie) left a comment on: T Bone Walker Stormy Monday Chords
cool..thanks Duke, I can grab me some licks offa this one. I caught the licks outta Blues After Hours in there. I want to get my time right for the pinkie lick (6:56)..I can sort...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Caledonia
Caledonia: An R&B classic originally done by Louis Jordan and his Tympani Five. This song has been performed and recorded by many artists. Here I show you how I play the "Head."...
409 thumb Mike caren left a comment on: Kidney Stew
@Ben & Rich ... Hey Guys.  I totally agree that getting it in your head is the way to go.  After hearing Jerry talk about it I know do it on guitar and it has worked wonders for my...
 
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