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1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Chords and Bassline
Thanks guys, glad you like the song! If I can be crassly commercial for a sec I'll go ahead and let you know that Julian Lage and I recorded it on our album Avalon ;-)
1621 thumb Chris eldridge liked a comment:
Oh my goodness ... what a beautiful song. I can't say I've heard it before just now which surprises me. Thank you and I can't wait to learn how to play it properly.
1621 thumb Chris eldridge liked a comment:
Beautiful.
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Nashville Blues Norman's Melody
Hey James, if it feels better for you to keep your fingers out, by all means go for it! I actually put my fingers out sometimes too depending on how I'm feeling. The only rule is...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Fiddle Tunes as Connect the Dots
Darren, you sound really good flatpicking this. I'm not hearing the thumping that you describe, but that might be a limitation of either the microphone or my speakers. But visually...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Darren, sorry I'm only just now responding to this video. It seems I missed your email when it came in and I only just saw it when Mark posted a video above! You really sound...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Mark, you sound great! I really like how clearly all of the guitar playing is coming through - I can really hear all of the instrumental statements you are making. This is really a...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
Thanks Duke! I'll definitely keep that in mind!
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
Good job Bruce, I would suggest when you start the verse after the intro, dont bend the strings so far. in this style of blues the bends are just a micro tone. in the old days...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
That's great Stevieboy! vgood use of the licks from the intro too. My wife thought she was listening to me! Duke
141 thumb Stevieboy left a comment on: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
Having trouble adding text in the same post of the video.  No big deal I guess. Here's a take below.  I finished off the chorus just to see if I could work some of the stuff from...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Trill Seeker First Chorus Breakdown
Just when I think I will never get this, I make some progress and that keeps me going.   I'll definitely use your pointers.  My tb bending has gotten better as I work on the bends...
141 thumb Stevieboy left a comment on: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
 
1731 thumb Davell crawford published a lesson: Please Send Me Someone To Love Left Hand Breakdown
This week we start the study of Percy Mayfields, "Please Send Me Someone To Love", written in 1950. For this version of the song we are learning it with a bluesy semi-gospel feel...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
Hey Duke. What a great tune, and a very pretty intro. I love that chromatic double-stop lick! Absolutely beautiful. Thanks! Bruce
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Blue Harlem Intro Breakdown
Hello Folks, This week are learning the intro (my own) and the we start the first verse of Tiny's. After I teach the intro, which is essential to the song, we learn the first four...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti liked a comment:
Hey Chris! This is a really great lesson! I hadn't been working on the song, but when I saw the subject was singing and communicating emotion, I had to watch it. Your voice is...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti liked a comment:
you did a great job communicating that song, not sure who's it is, but i don't think you could write a happy song to that beat any way... in the end, i don't think a sad song is...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
Dude you're a great teacher and the song is so lovely. Your words in regards to singing mean a lot because you're such a great performer as well BUT ... and there is always a but...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
Hey Chris! This is a really great lesson! I hadn't been working on the song, but when I saw the subject was singing and communicating emotion, I had to watch it. Your voice is...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Frankie and Johnny Singing and IV Chord Variation
In this lesson we will focus on some variations that I think will be useful as you learn how to play this tune.  Pay attention to your rhythm and keep it simple. We also discuss...
1810 thumb Judson left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
you did a great job communicating that song, not sure who's it is, but i don't think you could write a happy song to that beat any way... in the end, i don't think a sad song is...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Trill Seeker First Chorus Breakdown
Hi, and Thanks Bill! It's always fun when I get to perform with Steve. He is one of my favorites, and a good friend.  Bending while tongue-blocking is something you should work on...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Hi Dennis, A recurring issue for me is bending notes while tongue blocking.  Do you have any tips on how to practice or develop this skill? btw I really enjoyed the show at the...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Trill Seeker Third Chorus Breakdown
Hi Joe - I am using an Astatic JT-30 with a vintage European crystal inside. It is one of the mics I use regularly on tour as well...through a Gibson GA-40 amplifier. Thanks!
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Denise,  Thanks for a great lesson.  What mic (element?) and amp are you using in the recording with the guitar backing?  Thanks.  Joe  
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Trill Seeker Performance and Introduction to Series
Thanks Johan! I will be in Europe with Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones later this year, not sure exactly where we are going yet, you never know.
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Great song to spend part of my life on. Will certainly do.Thanks Dennis. Any plans to come to Holland?  Johan.
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Trill Seeker Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Hello Sonic Junctioneers - Dennis Gruenling here with the breakdown of the fourth chorus of my study song “Trill Seeker.” This chorus breaks away from the rhythmic playing and...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
To me, the essence of singing is communicating emotion. If you can find a song that you can relate to, that you can really get behind then you'll be able to sing it well, because...
 
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