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	Rick estrin left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Hi Bill - I'm pretty sure that's an accurate description of what I'm doing. There's also other combinations that sound good. I think the best thing to do is, first focus on getting...
	Rick estrin published a lesson: So Long Fifth Verse, Last 4 Bars Rick Estrin, back on Sonic Junction this week with the second half of of verse five in this piece we're calling "So Long". This section of the verse goes from the V chord on out...
	Corey harris published a lesson: Worried Life Blues Chords, Simple Riffs and Variations In this lesson we will tackle the chords, simple riffs and the different variations that can be played within the song. Remember that the bass line is NOT an alternating bass but...
	Michael taylor left a comment on: Walking The Dog Intro and Solo Breakdown thanks Dan! another fantastic lesson! - really enjoy the lessons at this level.
	Bill blatner left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Just to check back on the side to side flutter...do you have your mouth on holes 2-5 and alternate between playing hole 2 (covering 3,4,5) and playing hole 5 (covering 2,3,4)...
	Steve lauder left a comment on: Ain't Nobody's Business Melody Is it me - it appears the backing track intro isn't completing the turnaround as is in the lesson?
	Rick estrin left a comment on: So Long Third Verse Breakdown Hi Bill - It makes me real happy that you're catching on! Sorry about doing things different ways sometimes. I try to memorize the verses, but often I'm not entirely successful. As...
	Bill blatner left a comment on: So Long Third Verse Breakdown Hey Rick, I got it! You do it two different ways. In the performance and in the first time through in the lesson, there are five notes (5draw, 6 blow, 5draw, 4draw, 5draw)...
	Davell crawford liked a comment: Hi Davell That sounds just great! Thank you very much. /Carsten
	Carsten breum left a comment on: Blues Shuffle Right Hand Fundamentals Hi Davell That sounds just great! Thank you very much. /Carsten
	Davell crawford left a comment on: Blues Shuffle Right Hand Fundamentals Hi Carsten! I am sorry you've been having some difficulties. How about this. Give me a day or so (I'm on the road) and I will make amother small demonstration video for you and...
	Carsten breum left a comment on: Blues Shuffle Both Hands with Variations Hi again I thought I had it, but I still cannot get the turnaround right. Is it explained somewhere on your site, or played in a speed so I can follow, because even on half speed...
	Carsten breum left a comment on: Blues Shuffle Right Hand Fundamentals Hi Davell I wrote to you some weeks ago, that I thought I had figured out what you play very fast in the turnaround after the riff. I know it is a standard blues thing, but I just...
	Rick estrin left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars If it was all easy, everyone'd be great. You gotta learn to access any O.C.D. tendencies you might have and put 'em to good use!
	Bill blatner left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Thanks for the details and for the encouragement. I heard an interview with Kim Wilson once where he said he had a lot more fun playing once he'd learned how to do that side to...
	Rick estrin left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Hi Bill - The octave trill sounds slightly different and is produced differently than the side to side tongue flutter. In this instance I believe I'm alternately drawing on the...
	Bill blatner left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Hi Rick, I'm not sure my tongue will ever do the side to side thing so could you say a little more about the "octave trill". What's the difference? Thanks, Bill
	Mark rhodes left a comment on: Avalon Chords Duke, love hearing you and Herb together. (Your version of "Moten Swing" is among my favorite outings by you two legends.) This tune has really grown on me.
	Shawn left a comment on: Things About Coming My Way Solo and Mance Lipscomb Style Hi Guy, Incredible lesson. Thank you so much for bringing this song to us.
	Rick estrin left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Thanks Robert - I'm glad you're diggin it! This series is gonna be really good for developing phrasing, timing and patience. Like Jerry says, there's nowhere to hide in a slow...
	Robert left a comment on: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Hey Rick This might be your most important lesson series so far of all you've shown....like you said "this is gold". I've been with you here on sonic the whole way starting with...
	Rick estrin published a lesson: So Long Fifth Verse, Breakdown of First 8 Bars Hey Sonic Junction - This week we're taking the first half of verse five. I split this verse into two parts so that we can pay a little closer attention to some of the details...
	Duke robillard published a lesson: Going Down Slow Fourth Chorus Breakdown Hello Folks, For this weeks lesson we are working on verse four of Goin' Down Slow. On this verse we are continuing to build the intensity of the lyric by going up to the 7th the...
	Corey harris published a lesson: Worried Life Blues Main Bass Riff and Melody In this lesson we will get acquainted with the song by learning the main bass riff and the melody. Take your time learning the bass. Remember that every house needs a strong...
	Dan zanes published a lesson: Walking The Dog - Uke Intro and Solo Breakdown Belated Summer Solstice Ukulele Greetings to You All! I hope that you spent the longest day of the year playing Walking The Dog. Whether you did of not I’m sure you’re ready to add...
	Dan zanes published a lesson: Walking The Dog Intro and Solo Breakdown Greetings Fellow Travelers and Guitar Freaks! We’re back with the Rufus Thomas smash hit Walking The Dog. In the first lesson the song took us to the moon. We went over the basic...
	Ian steinberg left a comment on: Church Street Blues Tony Rice's Version (a Study in the Right Hand) Thanks Kip! Yeah, this one is really a bender on the right hand, just gotta keep at it low and slow and build it up! And I saw them play with Aoife O'Donovan in Berkeley, CA and...
	Kip marchetti left a comment on: Church Street Blues Tony Rice's Version (a Study in the Right Hand) Cool picking ... I'm still having post traumatic stress symptoms from trying this way to early in my evolution. I agree completly about Chris and Julian ... so lucky to have seen...
	Kip marchetti liked a comment: Hey Chris, thank you so much for this lesson, it really lays out what Tony does in a easily understandable way. There are quite a few mistakes in my video but I'm really proud of...
	Kip marchetti left a comment on: Jerusalem Ridge Finding Power in a Lower Octave Ok man ... I see what you're saying and understand the C section jumping ahead 2 beats twice and the early by an 1/8th note between the C and D parts. I also know what you mean by...