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2106 thumb Marc graci left a comment on: Third Is The Word Fifth Chorus Breakdown
I find it really helpful to go back and watch Dennis's intro, where he is accompanied by guitar. Hearing the chord changes helps me dial in where the down beat is and where I have...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: T-Bone Walker Slow Blues 2nd A Section Solo
Hi Folks, This week we are finishing up the second half of the solo for I'm still in love with you. Also the rest of the song which starts on the bridge with the vocal and a final...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling added to a forum topic: Get ready for Chromatic!
No, of course not, just for this next upcoming study song. Many people have shown interest, and you can even get a "solo-tuned" diatonic harmonica to play this song as well, if you...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a forum post:
Are you going to play chromatic harmonica lesson's from here on out? I guess I'm out
2561 thumb Boyd r added to a forum topic: Get ready for Chromatic!
Are you going to play chromatic harmonica lesson's from here on out? I guess I'm out
1842 thumb Mauricio taufic liked a forum post:
Get Ready For The Chromatic!
 
This is Dennis Gruenling, and coming soon on Sonic Junction I will begin my new study piece which will feature the Chromatic harmonica. Whether you...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Careless Love Backing Track
Here's the backing track for "Careless Love." If you play over the vocal stay close to the melody. For fills, short phrases that fit over the changes are all you need. Have the...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Careless Love Solo Breakdown
Here's the second solo chorus for "Careless Love". It's just variations on the melody beginning with some wah wahs. In the performance, note how the volume drops as this chorus...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling added to a forum topic: Get ready for Chromatic!
Get Ready For The Chromatic!
 
This is Dennis Gruenling, and coming soon on Sonic Junction I will begin my new study piece which will feature the Chromatic harmonica. Whether you...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling added to a forum topic: 3rd position on natural minor
Honestly,  I have never liked playing "minor" tuned harps. As primarily a soloist, I have always worked on understanding the keys, some scales, and modes of songs, and playing what...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Billy In The Lowground Learning The Tune
Hello All, We’re kicking off a new tune this week: the venerable Billy In The Lowground. This is one of the all time classic flatpicking tunes. Everyone knows and plays this one,...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a forum post:
I've been expermenting with playing minor key tunes that have strong relative major components by playing them in 3rd position on a natural minor harmonica.  Was led to this by...
2143 thumb Darren liked a comment:
    Well, after about 20 takes and quite a few expletives, I got this far!  Chris this lesson is amazing - I've been trying to get to grips with this version of the tune...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: I Shall Not Be Moved Singing and Endings
In this last lesson we talk about how to sing the song as well as present some ideas for how to end the song. Make sure that your singing is in key and in time with the rhythms of...
460 thumb Alan liked a comment:
Rick, Thanks for another great series of lessons.  I continue to progress and you continue to inspire. Best, Bill
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Fattening Frogs for Snakes Final Solo Verse and Ending
Thanks Bill - I always appreciate your feedback. i’m happy if I can help. As I said before, you’ve got a good, natural groove. That’s not a small thing. Keep at it and as always...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Fattening Frogs for Snakes Final Solo Verse and Ending
Rick, Thanks for another great series of lessons.  I continue to progress and you continue to inspire. Best, Bill
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
I would like to start studying Boxed up, I love the third position and I would like to play it amplified! It's really fantastic piece!
2153 thumb Ivan left a comment on: Trill Seeker Performance and Introduction to Series
I would like to start studying Boxed up, I love the third position and I would like to play it amplified! It's really fantastic piece!
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Trill Seeker Performance and Introduction to Series
yes, very nice work!! I want to hear more....which one is next?
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Thank you so much Dennis for this great compliment, I'm really glad you liked it! I can not wait to get to work on a new study piece!
Duke Mike left a comment on: T-Bone Walker Slow Blues A Section Solo
duke,   what a tune! his phrasing is just perfect,thank you. workinh hard.
2153 thumb Ivan left a comment on: Trill Seeker Performance and Introduction to Series
Thank you so much Dennis for this great compliment, I'm really glad you liked it! I can not wait to get to work on a new study piece!
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Trill Seeker Performance and Introduction to Series
VERY nice job!! Really digging it, and smooth trills too...great work! Hope to see & hear more of you up in here...  
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: T-Bone Walker Slow Blues Rhythm Variations
Thanks, Duke. A little better all the time...
3857 thumb Charlie left a comment on: T-Bone Walker Slow Blues A Section Solo
Heres my pass at your solo, then one of my own, then the changes and back to your solo...
3799 thumb Klaus meyer liked a comment:
I'm having some trouble with the timing of Chorus 3. I hear the problem in my recording, and I think you can probably see what I mean, so I'm happy about that. I feel like I'm...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: T-Bone Walker Slow Blues Rhythm Variations
Sounds great Bruce. My only comment is when you go to the every thing you say part you should be right on the F chord to the Bb quicker on the vocal a bit. Sounds good though. Duke...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: T-Bone Walker Slow Blues Rhythm Variations
Thanks Pasquale, Enjoy the lessons. Duke 
2106 thumb Marc graci left a comment on: Third Is The Word Second and Third Chorus Breakdown
I'm having some trouble with the timing of Chorus 3. I hear the problem in my recording, and I think you can probably see what I mean, so I'm happy about that. I feel like I'm...
 
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