andre Loiselle

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Fattening Frogs for Snakes Third Solo Verse, Breakdown of Last 8 Bars May 14, 2018

Sorry Guys !! it s crystal Clear ... I won t do it again !!

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin May 14, 2018

😉

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Fattening Frogs for Snakes Third Solo Verse, Breakdown of Last 8 Bars May 13, 2018

This verse !! Wow "fucking unbelievable " with all the chordals stuff to built the tension and after... the 3 hole draw bent with a little vibrato when i m able to do it right , and then after ... I feel inside my body the urge to release everything on the "V" ??sorry  I m not sure , my understanding of music is not there yet ... but Wow ... what a sensation !!

and Yeah , I touch the way I always wanted to Sound ... and for that , Thank You Rick Estrin

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin May 14, 2018

Thank YOU Andre! 

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Moan A Chrome Performance and Introduction May 04, 2018

Absolutly Amazing  !! .... I really want to master it ... looking forward to start Dennis !!

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling May 04, 2018

Thanks Andre!! You can tackle this, it really doesn't take more skills than the diatonic for this song, just a different instrument and a little more breath control perhaps. Have fun with it!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Fattening Frogs for Snakes Second Solo Verse Breakdown Mar 16, 2018

Hey Rick !! " you lied " there no trick to it .... keep it in your mouth !! loll .... these lessons are Amazing !! it s amazing how you play a lick and you say "something like that " ... just improvising with an a  idea .... it reminded me once at the Dynasor BBQ after a song that I tought  was a Little Walter one , you told me " No Charlie started a solo and I just follewed him " My jaw almost hit the floor !! I know that I m not objective , I m Sold !! your pure Gold Man !!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Nine Below Zero Second Half of First Verse Jul 20, 2017

Hey Rick !! it s the first time that I hear clearly the 2 draw versus the 3 blow with the tongue block  !! ... wow so cool ...it s been a while since I wanted to understand " that " , and when you tongue switched for the 1 hole  blow to put "another " chord ... wow , I love it Man !! and I think it s on the V Chorus ... not sure loll , 

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Getting Out of Town IV and V Chord to Finish the 1st Verse Mar 26, 2017

Hi Rick and Everyone , i d like to know if a m on the good beat with the metronome , it s my first attemp with the metronome , and I heard that we have to put the 2 and the 4 on the "tonic" note ... so I count 1 , 2 on the beat , 3 , and four on the beat , like the metronome give the 2 and the 4 beat , hope my explenation is clear enough , thank you 

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Mar 27, 2017

Hey Andre - You sound like you're keeping the time even, so the metronome's probably helping. Rhythmically, the goal is to get that groove in your head and feel it when you're playing. If the metronome is helping you get there - then it's a good thing.

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Judgement Day Second Guitar Part Feb 10, 2017

Hey Bruce !! just want to tell you , it s because of you if lately I posted videos on line ... each time I was on the site , I told myself "this guy really take advantage of everything this site can offer " ... so thank you Bruce !!

André

Bruce Dumes
Bruce Dumes Feb 11, 2017

Hey, thanks a lot, André! I'm really thrilled to hear it! Best of luck and have fun! Thanks again for writing to tell me, that was really nice of you. Cheers!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Half Steppin' Third Chorus Breakdown Feb 09, 2017

Salut Tom !! est ce bien tom ?? j crois que c est Thomas , j pense avoir vu cà a quelque part ... anyway , dans le dernier paragraphe quand tu dis que tu joues "très fort " a la place d être précis et que les lames frappent quoi ?? ton couvert ou la "plate" de ta lame ?? quand je parle de "plate " de ta lame ; j vais essayer de m expliquer clairement , chaque  lame est fixé a un  bout de la "plate" et vibre comme un tremplin de piscine dans un trou qui est la "plate" , j espère que tu me suis ?? et si ta lame , l autre extrimité est  plus à droite ou à gauche ,les lames bougent pour de raison que je ne connais encore ... hahaha ,  elle va "accrocher " la "plate" , résultat un drôle de son où pas de son du tout ... 

question ; est ce que ca te dérange quand je t écrit tout cà ... ou tu veux que je me mêle de mes affaires ??

il est 4 hrs du matin ici donc chez toi il doit etre 10 heure ?? ou habites tu ??

André

Tominou
Tominou Feb 09, 2017

Coucou André, moi c'est Thomas effectivement, j'habite en Alsace au Nord Est de la France. Je parlais des "cover plates" c'est à dire du couvercle, du "capot" en français, contre lequel tape la lamelle (reed) quand mon souffle est "violent". Donc non ce n'est pas un probleme de décentrage du reed dans son trou de plaque. Jusque là ca le le faisait avec un harmo en G sur le trou 1, mais là je l'ai sur mon harmo en A. Dennis m'avait répondu qu'il n'est pas bon de souffler comme un âne dans l'harmo, faut jouer en finesse. Actuellement, j'essaie de reproduire les intonations de Rick mais comme je ne suis pas pro, je compense par du volume, qui est plus gênant qu'autre chose...

Oui je suis preneur de toute discussion/avis harmo (et divers!), donc no pb! Par contre, je pense que Mike va nous dire qu'il y a flooding, sans compter que le français a peu d'intérêt pour la plupart. Je te propose un échange futur par mail: tu peux m'écrire sur "toutespoir@orange.fr".

Et concernant le problème de 2b: can you say me if there's two 2b or no in the turnarround part?? It makes me crazy!! ;)

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Half Steppin' First Chorus Breakdown Feb 07, 2017

Hey tom !! Merci pour le compliment ... continue , c est vraiment le secret ... a la longue , la mémoire musculaire "embarque " et ca devient plus facile ... ne t en fais surtout pas pour les vidéos . pour moi le but n est pas de devenir bon , mais plutot jouer a chaque fois que j en ai la chance .... t as effectivement raison ... avec tout ce que Rick , Dennis et Jerry mettent en ligne .... j ai pas encore trouver assez de temps pour tout pratiquer , et c est la beauté de la chose !! 

continue à glaner des conseils ... dans pas long , ce sera très payant !!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Half Steppin' First Chorus Breakdown Feb 07, 2017

Hey Tom , si tu veux on peux échanger en Francais  ??, continue j aime ton étique de travail !! 

Tominou
Tominou Feb 07, 2017

Oui volontiers André, j'ai guetté ton profil Fb: tu vis au nord de Montréal? Ca donne envie!

J'aime bien tes vidéos, tu as le courage de t'exposer! Je suis vraiment étonné qu'il n'y ait pas plus de commentaires si ce n'est de vidéos de la part d'autres harpistes, car ce site est vraiment une mine de diamants pour qui aime l'harmonica et le blues. Avec les pointures qui sont les profs et les explications et conseils fournis, j'ai l'impression d'entrer dans une cachette secrète chaque fois que je viens! J'adore. Bien sûr, je ne sais que copier/réciter (pas très bien) des  morceaux proposés, pour l'instant je ne suis pas capable d'improviser, mais il y a quand même de quoi ressentir du plaisir à jouer et se faire bien plaisir. Et puis j'ai une telle marge de progression!!

Mes altérations (bends) sont très approximatives, et comme tu l'as dit, c'est encore plus flagrant quand on doit jouer les chords entre. Quand j'écoute ce que j'ai publié, ça me fait grincer des dents, mais je me force à publier pour 2 raisons: ca m'oblige à performer à produire quelque chose d'abouti, de complet (et pas seulement un riff de 10 secondes comme sur youtube) et en plus je peux glaner quelques conseils de maitres de l'harmo, ce qui est juste incroyable. 

Merci à Mike de ne pas avoir mis de bouton "unlike" à disposition des autres, en bas de mes videos, ça m'aide à garder le moral!

 

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Half Steppin' First Chorus Breakdown Feb 07, 2017

Hey , to make the half step and the whole step on the third hole tongue block , it s doable.... but with the chord before and hit it accuratly on the pitch  !!... it s another story ....firt time to me !!   Wow Rick you always give an extra to my play ... since I ve begun , I learned 3 of your songs  ... and "man " I learned so much . Thanks again

André

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Feb 08, 2017

Hey Andre - You're doing really good! You've made great progress over the years I've known you - In your harp playing and your english too! My french is still pathetic!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Performance Jan 31, 2017

Hi Rick !! thank you for the gratulation , I m I wright ?? English is like music " Details everywhere !! 

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Performance Jan 30, 2017

Hi Rick !! I m I wrong ?? I don t think so , on the backing track there s  missing the Sixth Chorus ??  say Hi to Ronnie , Have a good one !!

Thank s again for everything !!

André

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Jan 31, 2017

Hey Andre - If it's missing, it's my fault. I must've been counting wrong. Sorry. Regardless, you've done a great job learning this piece! I keep hearing you get better and better all the time!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Eighth Verse Breakdown Jan 29, 2017

 Hi Rick !! I will have to focus on the timing , cause during the thrill , I was not sure of the count ... anyways , it was fun and now i have to play all together ... any comment ??

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Half Steppin' First Chorus Breakdown Jan 23, 2017

Wow !! the day i ll be able to play this kinda "simple" riff with so much confidence ... like Rick does , I ll be Happy , to me it s frightening !!

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Jan 23, 2017

You can do it, Andre - Just relax and feel the beat.

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Seventh Chorus Breakdown Jan 23, 2017

 Hi Everyone and Rick ... i will have to work on the groove but that s  it  !! any comments ??

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Jan 23, 2017

Hey Andre! That's great! You're starting to get a nice feel on the groove, the notes all correct and your tongue flutter sounds pretty awesome! Great job!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Sixth Chorus Breakdown Jan 18, 2017

thank s Jim !!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Sixth Chorus Breakdown Jan 17, 2017

 Hi Rick !! your advices please ....

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Jan 18, 2017

Hey Andre - Great job on th 6th verse! The only thing that needs a little adjustment is the last lick. You're starting it the right spot, but listen more closely to the lick itself. It's different than what you're playing. The rest of the verse, up until that last lick is just about perfect!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Fifth Chorus Breakdown Jan 04, 2017

 Hi Rick ... hope you like it !! any touhgts ??

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Jan 07, 2017

Hey Andre - Once again, good job! One thing I noticed is you could pay a little bit closer attention to the pitch oh the 3 draw bends. The only other thing I thought was that the little chopping chords between he licks could be a little bit more in the groove - It's not bad, but you had those chords more in the groove in verse 4, so I know you can do it!

andre Loiselle
Andre Loiselle commented on: Mr. Lee's Mambo Fourth Chorus Breakdown Jan 04, 2017

 Hi Everybody ... Happy new years !! Hey Rick , id like to have your taughts on this .... 

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Jan 07, 2017

Hey Andre - Real good job on this 4th verse. The only thing I hear that could use a small correction is the beginning of the first lick. Both times you do it, you should start from the 2 draw and walk up from there. Listen to that part one more time and I'm sure you'll hear it. Otherwise, great job!

 
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