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Dan zanes
published a lesson:
Rock Island Line Up The Neck
Greetings Guitar Wizards! Here we are with the third and final look at the Lead Belly classic “The Rock Island Line.” In this lesson we’ll take the C7 shape up the neck to the 7th...
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Duke robillard
published a lesson:
Born Under A Bad Sign Solo
Hi Friends,
This week we complete working on Born Under A Bad Sign. We are taking the lead guitar from the solo to the end of the song. Albert's actual solo on the recording is...
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Corey harris
published a lesson:
Just A Dream Singing and Endings
In this lesson we will talk about how to sing the tune. Keep in mind that the most important thing is to remain faithful to the rhythm of the song when singing the words. Each line...
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Dennis gruenling
published a lesson:
Third Is The Word Eighth and Ninth Chorus Breakdown
Hi Sonic Junctioneers - Dennis here with the next section of my 3rd position study piece. Breath control and building up tension while playing in the groove are the main focus...
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Rainer
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44 Blues Main Riff and Verse
love this song! will try to learn it. am only in my 3rd year of guitar and don't have too much time to practice (2 small kids!). seems like you are teaching for more advanced...
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Steve lauder
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Stompin' At The Savoy Soloing In Different Positions
Thanks Duke. And yes i feel i am starting to relax more with it. I think you have said these solos are a mix of major and pentatoic scales. So, i have been practicing just that...
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Duke robillard
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Stompin' At The Savoy Soloing In Different Positions
Steve, My friend, if I were to grade that performance I would give it an Excellent +. Seriously! It was beautifully melodic, inventive and swinging. You are starting to relax with...
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Duke robillard
published a lesson:
Swingin' the Blues Chords and Rhythm
Swingin' the Blues Chords and Rhythm covers the basic rhythm form for jazzy blues / swing guitar using Duke's song Swingin' with Lucy may as the example. Duke then iterates on this...
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Corey harris
published a lesson:
C C Pill Blues Run-Through, Bass and Chords
I dig this tune and I hope you will too. Pay attention here to the bass and the rhythm of the song before jumping in. Blind Blake influenced cats like John Jackson, Blind Boy...
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Jon hong
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I've been working on the "A" and "B" parts of Ol' Grimes.
A couple thoughts, when I play I have noticed that I have a death grip on the guitar ... the neck sits way back in the...
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Duke robillard
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Born Under A Bad Sign Albert King Style Fills and Riffs
Thanks Bruce!
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Joboogieman@yahoo.com
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Third Is The Word Sixth and Seventh Chorus Breakdown
Holy poop this starts out ok but my brain exploded when I'm supposed to scoop up on the 3. Separating the boys on this, cool jam.
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Bruce dumes
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Born Under A Bad Sign Albert King Style Fills and Riffs
Hey Duke! I just came across this interesting article about Albert's Flying Vs, and wanted to share it with everyone. Best, Bruce...
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Dan zanes
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Rock Island Line Bass Runs and Two Finger Riffs
thank you jay!
lead belly is my all time favorite and this song has a lot of meaning for me. i think i'll add some more of his music in the near future...
yr pal,
dan
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Dan zanes
left a comment
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Rock Island Line Bass Runs and Two Finger Riffs
thank you tim!
it's been a great experience here at the junction. let me know if there's anything in particular that i can serve up!
yr pal,
dan
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Steve lauder
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Avalon Soloing
Hi Duke
Are you thinking of the backing chords while inprovising?
As a blues player, I never think of the backing chords. I just concertrate on melody and play from the heart...
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Chris eldridge
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Chris thanks for your consideration of this tune. I look forward to it. The current penatonic video lesson of Old Grimes is my current focus on Sonic Junction (as well as several...
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Roy cotton
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Old Grimes Familiar Notes in Unfamiliar Places
Chris thanks for your consideration of this tune. I look forward to it. The current penatonic video lesson of Old Grimes is my current focus on Sonic Junction (as well as several...
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Duke robillard
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Born Under A Bad Sign Albert King Style Fills and Riffs
Sounds good Bruce! You're gettin the vibe for sure. Duke
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Chris eldridge
left a comment
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Old Grimes Familiar Notes in Unfamiliar Places
Hi Roy, somehow I missed your request on the other thread so thanks for asking here. It's a great tune and one that will go onto the short list of tunes/songs to teach. We've been...
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Eneias ribeiro
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I don't know if I'll do a video about playing amplified but I can tell you a few things. I'm not a gearhead. I like a clear sound. I'm not enamored of set-ups (whether it be the...
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Roy cotton
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Old Grimes Familiar Notes in Unfamiliar Places
Hey Chris, this may not be the right place for this. I left a request for a new song (Jerusalem Ridge on 4/12) in that thread are but receive any response. Hope you will consider...
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Paul
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Bruce dumes
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Born Under A Bad Sign Albert King Style Fills and Riffs
Hey Duke! I sure am glad to learn this. It's pretty hard to hear Albert's guitar on the record. For me, anyway. But once I learned the parts from you, I could hear it. How's this...
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Chris eldridge
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Old Grimes Familiar Notes in Unfamiliar Places
yeah, having your thumb lower on the neck really is HUGE for facilitating being able to play deftly up the neck.
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Chris eldridge
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New Territory Alert .... (for a guitar picker of my level) ... and this assignment/lesson applies directly to my life time death grip - thumb grasp post last week. It is...
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Steve lauder
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Stompin' At The Savoy Soloing In Different Positions
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Kip marchetti
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Old Grimes Familiar Notes in Unfamiliar Places
New Territory Alert .... (for a guitar picker of my level) ... and this assignment/lesson applies directly to my life time death grip - thumb grasp post last week. It is...
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Tim james
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Rock Island Line Bass Runs and Two Finger Riffs
cool mate !!!!!!!!
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Jay
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Rock Island Line Bass Runs and Two Finger Riffs
great tune Dan! nicely done
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