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Steve
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Texas Jump Blues Intro, Rhythm and First Verse
Hi Duke, you mentioned that you suffer from arthritis. I have the same problem in my left forefinger and it is very frustrating. Is there anything you can recommend to reduce the...
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Duke robillard
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Texas Jump Blues Intro, Rhythm and First Verse
Hi Folks,
This week we start on Pee Wee Crayton's Texas Hop. The quintessential instrumental guitar jump blues. This week we learn the intro, the rhythm during sax solo and first...
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Dennis gruenling
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Moan A Chrome Fifth Chorus Breakdown
Hey There Sonic Harpers!
Welcome back to my chromatic harmonica piece “Moan-A-Chrome” and this time we tackle Chorus 5. There are a few riffs we use here that I repeat and turn...
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Corey harris
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Tom Rushen Blues Bass Breakdown and Practice Loop
Now we are ready to talk about the bass and how to pick the strings so that you are getting the most of them. This song combines brushing with a simple alternating bass. Once you...
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Chris eldridge
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Mississippi Valley Counting A Crooked Tune
Hello Everyone!
We’re starting in on a new song this week - John Hartford’s unreasonably happy “Living In The Mississippi Valley.” To me this is a delightful piece of music from...
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Chris eldridge
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Old Grimes B Section Melody
Hi Greg, nice work with this tune! You’ve got all of the melodic contours and subtle variations down really nicely. The thing that most jumps out to me is that the feel is a little...
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Chris eldridge
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Nine Pound Hammer Teaching the Song and Rhythm Guitar Breakdown
Ha, thanks Darren! I was hanging on for dear life!
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Chris eldridge
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that lick you start at 2:47 is so greasy I love it!
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Charlie
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Shuffling and Soloing In G Jam Track
Here's a second attempt (without a toddler on my lap!) Did it straight off the cuff. Felt great to play with you Duke, you're the Man! : )
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Gregory kelly
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Hi Chris -
I should be cutting the grass but here I am picking on Billy in the Lowground. Always a work in progress.
Kip
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Dennis gruenling
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Boxed Up Intro & Performance
Yes, cupping is a separate talent, but you're getting there! Lots of practrice!
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Dennis gruenling
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Thank you so much Dennis! I still have some problems in making a good cup with my hands but I guess it's just a matter of confidence and a lot of practice! It was a real pleasure...
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Ivan
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Boxed Up Intro & Performance
Thank you so much Dennis! I still have some problems in making a good cup with my hands but I guess it's just a matter of confidence and a lot of practice! It was a real pleasure...
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Dennis gruenling
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Ivan - Sounds Great !
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Dennis gruenling
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Thank you so much Andre and Klaus!
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Dennis gruenling
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Well done Ivan, excellent tone.
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Dennis gruenling
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Mike and Paul, thanks a lot!!
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Dennis gruenling
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Boxed Up Intro & Performance
Great Job!!! Real nice work on this Ivan! Nice articulation, phrases are great, and good grasp of the groove while you execute everything. Very good job, I hope to see more of your...
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Dennis gruenling
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Dennis gruenling
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Third Is The Word Performance and Introduction To Series
VERY good!! Real nice work there Klaus! The next step is to just work on finessing the bends a little more so thay are smoother and less quick...and just smoother transitions...
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Dennis gruenling
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Not perfect - but now i'am one month out for HOLIDAYS ;-))
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Dennis gruenling
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Moan A Chrome Performance and Introduction
Thanks Bill!! That is a 2 draw, that just swells into a distorted 2 draw - meaning I open up to include part f the next higher note with it (3 draw)...thanks!!
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Dennis gruenling
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Hi Dennis,
In the first chorus, at the end of part over the 4-chord, you land on the 2-draw but then it kinda swells into a big, low, distorted growl. Are you playing 1- and...
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Gagi
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Masterclass Syncopation
thanks a lot
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Jerry portnoy
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Masterclass Syncopation
Hi Gagi,
The saxophonists I list in the Masterclass booklet are Earl Bostic, Joe Houston, Red Prysock, Gene Ammons, Willis Jackson, Illinois Jacquet, Louis Jordan, and Cleanhead...
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Kip marchetti
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Hey Chris-
Decided it's about time I finally got your thoughts on my Old Grimes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Greg
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Gregory kelly
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Old Grimes B Section Melody
Hey Chris-
Decided it's about time I finally got your thoughts on my Old Grimes. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Greg
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James macklin
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Pickup in Live From Here shows
Hi Chris,I couldn't help but notice you've appeared to be using a pickup in one of your Martins when you play in the Live From Here band. Just curioius what kind it is? Sounds...
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