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1919 thumb Dan zanes published a lesson: The Welcome Table - Uke Chords, Rhythm and Fingerpicking
Greetings My Fine Four-Stringed Friends! Here we are today with a classic African-American gospel tune known as The Welcome Table. We'll be in the key of G playing the I, the IV...
Chris James macklin left a comment on: On and On Chords and Rhythm
As one who was just listening to Tony Rice Plays and Sings Bluegrass, nice job throwin in the lick from his solo on this tune on your 2nd pass! Great way of negotiating that...
1631 thumb Steve lauder liked a comment:
Nice !!!!!!   Great tune .Thanks so much Duke !!
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Goodnight Irene Run-Through and Alternating Bass
We will start by learning the basics: the bass line and how to alternate it with your thumb. This is the first and most crucial step. Take plenty of time with the bass. If you...
657 thumb Mark rhodes left a comment on: TNT Head
Big Jimmy Smith here. Glad you picked this tune, Duke.
Dan Jay left a comment on: Hey Good Lookin' Chords and Rhythm
having another go at this song, Dan, it's irresistable.
425 thumb Tom k. left a comment on: TNT Head
Nice !!!!!!   Great tune .Thanks so much Duke !!
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: TNT Head
Hello Folks, This week we are starting on a new tune: Jimmy Smith's TNT. I have my own are arrangement of it and I will teach it to you. It's a very fun, slow to medium blues...
2017 thumb Lowell added to a forum topic: learning lyrics
Dan, thanks for getting back to me and for the advice!  I'll definitely try walking around and see if that helps!  It was pretty much a general questions... I think it would be...
Dan Jay left a comment on: Up Above My Head Chords and Strumming
back at yoiu with another tune Dan, how're things on the Sonic farm? best, Jay
2039 thumb Rémy left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Hi Chris,  Thank you for that lesson !what kind of pick(s) do you use for bluegrass ? I've always played fingerstyle and try to begin learning flatpicking but I don't success in...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Rollin' and Tumblin' Endings
Hi Corey! Still working on this one, feeling stronger on it all the time. What do you think? I know that thumb is still wacky, but it just wants so much to do that. Thanks, Bruce
1919 thumb Dan zanes left a comment on: Crawdad Chords and Bass Runs
hi nader...let me know if this gives you something to chew on! yr pal, dan
2039 thumb Rémy left a comment on: Nine Pound Hammer Teaching the Song and Rhythm Guitar Breakdown
Hi, Great great video !!! Thanks Chris !!! Is it possible to get the intro tab ? Thanks :)
1919 thumb Dan zanes added to a forum topic: learning lyrics
hey there bruce! i love that story approach! i'm going to see if i can use it to strengthen my learning. i need all the help i can get. the other challenge for me is when i'm...
1919 thumb Dan zanes added to a forum topic: learning lyrics
hey there lowell! thank you for reaching out.i just heard back from the king of sonic junction and he said yes to lyric sheets. are there particular songs you'd be interested in...
1919 thumb Dan zanes left a comment on: Cape Cod Girls Chords and Rhythm
yeah man. i apologize for the delay here!! i have many good memories of music making in australia over the years...so i'm always ready to sing about the place. it's wild how many...
1919 thumb Dan zanes left a comment on: Crawdad Chords and Bass Runs
hi nader! thank you for your comments...they're appreciated. i'm glad you're digging this version. yes, i'd be happy to make a video. i'll put one here later today and let's see...
1919 thumb Dan zanes left a comment on: The Cuckoo Bird Chords, Rhythm and Riffs
ha! thanks tim.....i'm glad you like it. talk about flexible music!! it's pretty much anything you want it to be. that's the funny thing about recorded music, it's preserves the...
1919 thumb Dan zanes left a comment on: The Cuckoo Bird Chords, Rhythm and Riffs
thank you jay! yeah, that collection blew my mind when i first heard it. i was learning to play 5 string banjo at the time and it felt like i was given a pair of wings. in these...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: learning lyrics
Hi Lowell. Gee, we look like twins, don't we? Tweed Twins.  I'm not sure what Dan would advise, but what helps me is thinking about the lyrics like a story. I try to make it a...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Cherokee Shuffle Carrying Through Motifs
A challenging lesson for me but fun ... I've kind of made it to the part where the G7 is altered by one less 16th note because it makes it sound different and thus interesting...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Rollin' and Tumblin' Endings
Hi Corey, I'm aware that I'm still occasionally doing funny things with my thumb and not always supporting the slide with my other fingers, and I'm working on that. But aside from...
2017 thumb Lowell added to a forum topic: learning lyrics
Hi Dan!  I love the ukulele lessons and the idea of social music.  Any tips on memorizing lyrics to songs? Also, would it be possible to post a lyric sheet for the lessons too for...
Rick Lu liked a comment:
 I am having both difficulty and fun with the John Lee Williamson style double stops.
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: It Hurts Me Too Endings
Thank you, Corey! That is great to hear! I will most definitely keep at it. Best to you, Bruce.
7 thumb Corey harris left a comment on: It Hurts Me Too Endings
Keep it up Bruce.  You are making steady progress!
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Cherokee Shuffle Carrying Through Motifs
Hello Friends! This week I'm teaching a solo that I improvised (and then had to learn!) where the goal was to play a motif or theme based solo. So many of the phrases here are born...
1919 thumb Dan zanes published a lesson: Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Uke Chords, Rhythm and Fingerpicking
Hello My Musical Makers and Shakers! Here we are again, filling our songbag with some incredible American Social Music. This time it’s the beautiful Will The Circle Be Unbroken. I...
1919 thumb Dan zanes published a lesson: Will The Circle Be Unbroken Chords and Rhythm
Hail My Fine Friends! There’s something magical about this song, everyone knows it! And, if you’re one of the few who don’t, you will soon. We’re going to take the C7 shape that’s...
 
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