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1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
Hi Lewis, you have a great voice and great vocal control! I like your version, but my first suggestion to make it less "belt-y" would be to drop it down a half step to C. The lower...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
Hey Alex, sorry for the delay in answering this! Somehow it got through the last round of answers without me seeing it! I have 2 tools that have helped me with pitch: 1. Record...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge liked a comment:
I knew about stacking thirds for major and minor triads as well as the role of major and minor triads in the harmonized scale, including the diminished seventh. However, after...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: You Don't Know My Mind Soloing and Playing to the Guitar's Strengths
Darren, you sound great! Way to dig in to the guitar on those low notes in a very tasty and dynamic way. The only thing is that there are a few triplets missing at 0:38-0:39. I get...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Fundamentals Left Hand Technique
Hi Maurizio, Nice job playing the tune. 2 things I notice: 1. Your ring finger is coming much further off the fingerboard than it needs to. Try paying attention to keeping it...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Basic Chord Theory
MarkB, Jed, and Judson, There are 9 different triad shapes you will need to learn, but the good news is that you probably already know most of them. Here are the 3 different triad...
1809 thumb Kevin schroeder left a comment on: Blue Harlem Solo - First Chorus
Duke,  Here is my take. 
2018 thumb Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: Floyd Smith
Hey Duke! I'd never heard of Floyd Smith, but I came across this great video of him with Bill Doggett. I think he's pretty amazing.   Here's a link to the video. It doesn't work...
Corey Andy liked a comment:
@Corey...I slowed it down I think..that variations are still difficoult for me...The matter is not only how to do them, but I think make them not too much repetitive...I'm tryin to...
Duke Lewis left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Singing and Communicating Emotion
Hi Chris, Thanks so much for a great lesson (they're all great obviously) .... I hadn't heard this song before and really love it, and have been hunting down as many different...
1731 thumb Davell crawford published a lesson: Please Send Me Someone To Love Introductions
Hi there! This is Davell Crawford, back with Sonic Junction and today I'm pretty excited about this lesson. It is what you would call a 'lagniappe', down in New Orleans, a little...
746 thumb Harry roullier left a comment on: Frankie and Johnny Bass and Endings
Download finally worked properly, I need a new computer
746 thumb Harry roullier left a comment on: Frankie and Johnny Bass and Endings
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2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Blue Harlem Solo - Second Chorus
Hey Duke! I took your advice and listened to Tiny's version and his other stuff and started making my own arrangement, employing stolen Duke and Tiny licks, naturally. I'm really...
Duke Thomas washington left a comment on: Blue Harlem Solo - Second Chorus
Duke, thank you for this. A number of Tiny Grimes CD or vinyl choices on Amazon. Are there one or two that you would recommend above others?  Tom Washington 
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Frankie and Johnny Bass and Endings
This week we will focus on breaking down the bass and the ending so that you can clearly see what is going on. We will also cover walking up to the chords in the song to give it...
1719 thumb Jed left a comment on: Keep Me From Blowing Away Basic Chord Theory II
I knew about stacking thirds for major and minor triads as well as the role of major and minor triads in the harmonized scale, including the diminished seventh. However, after...
6 thumb Duke robillard added to a forum topic: Show Schedule
Thanks Tom, Glad you could make it. That was a really fun show and I am sure that will be a regular stop every 6 months or so.Duke  
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Blue Harlem Solo - Second Chorus
Hi Folks, This week we are working on the 2nd chorus of Tiny Grimes solo on Blue Harlem. Before we start I have to say this song made a very deep impression on me when I heard it...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Trill Seeker Sixth Chorus Breakdown
Hello Sonic Junction friends - Dennis Gruenling here with the next chorus of my “Trill Seeker” study song. For this next chorus, we depart from all the trills and we get melodic...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Keep Me From Blowing Away Basic Chord Theory II
This week we are going to continue discussing the basics of chord construction, major and minor triads, using shapes to your advantage when playing and building chords. We're also...
425 thumb Tom k. added to a forum topic: Show Schedule
Great gig last night at the Lizzie Rose . Thanks so much for making the long drive to south Jersey . Meeting you and a picture was the highlight of the night . Thanks Duke .
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Blue Harlem Solo - First Chorus
OK, I think I'm getting a better handle on the groove. I started thinking about what I'd play on piano with this track, and I realized that I'd be doing those slow blues chord...
746 thumb Harry roullier left a comment on: Frankie and Johnny Main Section Breakdown
it's going well. a couple of minor spots I might double tap a bass line. real close to getting it. Now focusing on the break part. I gave up on this one a long time a go. you have...
7 thumb Corey harris left a comment on: Sitting On Top of the World Bass and Melody
Greetings Chuck...It was great playing with the elder, like going back in time in a sense.  I have never played with somebody whose style literally came from before the blues.  It...
7 thumb Corey harris liked a comment:
Thanks so much Corey. What was playing with otha turner like? He and sharde, Luther, ....all my favorite musicians. By far! The magic..... Peace n love C
7 thumb Corey harris left a comment on: Guitar Rag Chords and Main Section
Greetings Steve I will forward your question on to admin (Mike Caren) who may be able to fix it, since I didn't do the tab for this one.  Looking at the video I think you are...
7 thumb Corey harris liked a comment:
Hi folks  - i'm brand new to this site and on gonna give it a months trial -    Greetings Corey - I hope this mail finds you welll.  Is there any chance tab for the full piece...
7 thumb Corey harris left a comment on: 44 Blues Lesson 2
Greetings Joe...yes that's right...it is a brush with a slight mute.  When I brush I am using my index finger....
 
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