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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Chord Rhythm
Hey, Rick Estrin, back here at Sonic Junction with the first lesson of this Crawlin' Kingsnake. This week I'm gonna help get you prepared for the meat of the song by showing you a...
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Klaus meyer
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Buffle Off to Shuffalo Intro and Performance
New attempt:
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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Good eye, Tomi! It's a bigger harp. It's just like a regular Marine Band, but a little bigger. Next week I'll switch to a normal size, key of G, Marine Band.
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Tominou
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Hello Rick,
Are your hands smaller than before or is it a bigger harp than you usually use? ;) Some tears are coming when I listen to your harp calling mama... very nice one,...
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Bill blatner
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Nice!
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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
1952 was Tony Hollins' second recording of the song. He cut it on Okeh in '41.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hollins
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Bill blatner
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Your version sounds a lot like the Tony Hollins version from 1952.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJZt4qIFFF8
Big Joe Williams recorded a version, different but sounds to me...
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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
I think maybe the first recorded version was by Tony Hollins, so maybe it originated with him - but, maybe not
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Bill blatner
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composer. 😉
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Bill blatner
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So much to love: the groove is so strong. I love all the space and how you keep the groove going. I love that you're singing and playing in that groove (because I'm a singer and...
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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Thanks Boyd! once you really get into it, it'll be a lot of fun!
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Boyd r
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Love it
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Klaus meyer
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Hey Duke! As challenged, here is my version with you and Brad doing the backing track. Thanks for the track (and the challenge), it's really great to play with! I did speed it up...
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Chris eldridge
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New Song Request
Great idea, Paul! Both Tony’s and Clarence’s versions have so much nuance and style, floating over a bed of simplicity. Also, you’re right - a little red wine never increased...
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Dennis gruenling
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Buffle Off to Shuffalo Intro and Performance
Thank You!! Yes, it is very important to practice rhtyhm playing which will help you learn to keep better time if you do it often and correctly!
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Dennis gruenling
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Thank's Dennis, its a great piece of work ! It's very good to practice Rhythm and Breath control..Saludos from Tenerife..
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Bruce dumes
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Slow Chicago Blues Backing Track
Hey Duke! As challenged, here is my version with you and Brad doing the backing track. Thanks for the track (and the challenge), it's really great to play with! I did speed it up...
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Klaus meyer
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Buffle Off to Shuffalo Intro and Performance
Thank's Dennis, its a great piece of work ! It's very good to practice Rhythm and Breath control..Saludos from Tenerife..
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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
If one wants to play blues, SBW1 is THE best place to get a foundation!
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Bill blatner
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I'm hearing some Sonny Boy I licks! I haven't thought about him in quite a while. When I first started I didn't listen to almost anything else. I'm looking forward to revisiting...
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Rick estrin
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Half Steppin' Performance
Hey Boyd - It's just like what Larry said, find the speed that feels comfortable, then as you perfect the licks and the feel, you can speed it up.
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Rick estrin
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Great advice, Larry!
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Rick estrin
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Cool! I predict a good time!
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Paul abbot
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New Song Request
You possibly get asked about this a lot Chris, but if you could add I am a pilgrim a la Tony Rice or Clarence White to the learn a song list that would be great. I've been working...
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Duke robillard
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Slow Chicago Blues Backing Track
Hi Folks,
This weeks track is for Junior Wells and Buddy Guy's Early In The Morning. Wether it's a harp or guitar feature, it sure is fun to play! It really does make a great...
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Andre loiselle
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Yeahhhhhhh !!! looking forward to play it !!
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Larry "the iceman"
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Half Steppin' Performance
Boyd.....everyone learns at different speeds and starts at different points. I suggest you set metronome to where you can easily play along, and then start to increase it slowly...
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Boyd r
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Half Steppin' Performance
I'm still working Half stepping.Attempting to work more on my timing. it's like learning all over again. What should I set my metronome at
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Rick estrin
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
Thank you, Gordi - Let m know how you're liking it as the series goes along.
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Gordi brown
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Crawlin' Kingsnake Performance
looking forward to honing this one Rick .. thanks a million!
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