Streaming Now
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Mark wm smith
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Wildwood Flower Fretboard Journal Version
Great advice, Chris, and right on target. "That kid, always in a hurry," is my theme song. I will try my best to savor the notes. Once again, thank you for the thoughtful comments...
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Mark wm smith
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Wildwood Flower Crosspicking to Accommodate Melody
This is great stuff, Chris. And mighty deep. It will take some time to absorb the value of all you've included here. But, in the immediate future I can already visualize applying...
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Mark wm smith
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You Don't Know My Mind Chords and Melody
Thank you, Chris. That is very encouraging to me. Excellent tip on the hammers, also. It will help me as I begin to work things out on my own, that are based on stuff that is...
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Bill blatner
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
I think Woody Guthrie said that amateurs plagiarize but artists steal shamelessly. I prefer the idea of quoting. Seems like a much more respectful way to borrow an idea. The...
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Rick estrin
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Sorry Bill - I meant to tell what they were and I guess I got sidetracked. I apologize. I actually did name them though, in the Sonic Junction email lesson description.
Ok, so the...
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Bill blatner
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
I give up Rick. What are the first two quote?
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Chris eldridge
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Wildwood Flower Fretboard Journal Version
Mark,
This is such a beautiful song that you might try slowing it down a little bit and seeing how much you can milk it. That said, the groove and flow are really good here -...
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Chris eldridge
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Chirs,
Great lesson man! Your song choices are wonderful.....this will help so much with learning more about playing in D
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Chris eldridge
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Way to go Kip
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Chris eldridge
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My submission. I finally decided to send it, though it isn't quite as polished as I'd like. Still feel like I'm trying too hard. :-)
Thanks for listening.
Mark
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Chris eldridge
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You Don't Know My Mind Chords and Melody
Mark, you sound great! Seriously, watching that put a huge grin on my face. You're achieving the attributes that you mentioned in the thread about Wildwood Flower: clear, clean...
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Chris eldridge
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Wildwood Flower Crosspicking to Accommodate Melody
-Perfection doesn't sound as good as imperfection. This is empowering. When we were making the most recent Punch Brothers album we were wanting to re-record and re-record this...
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Chris eldridge
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Wildwood Flower Crosspicking to Accommodate Melody
Mark, thanks for engaging with me on this and sorry for the slow response time. I try to get to answering comments here at least once a week but the last week and a half have been...
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Chris eldridge
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Keep Me From Blowing Away Basic Chord Theory II
Great! We'll do more of it in the future.
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Chris eldridge
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Chris, I'm really getting a lot out of the theory discussion. Playing the music while understanding why it works makes the whole thing really enjoyable! Thanks!
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Chris eldridge
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Chris - thx for the confidence boost. I listened to my performance again noting the times you referenced and I understand and agree, This is a picking tune that thrills me and...
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Chris eldridge
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With Body and Soul Learning the Song
Yeah, sounds great Kip! I really like the way you internalized my version and have turned it into your own thing. I really like how you've embraced the funky side of it.
One...
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Bruce dumes
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Skippy's Dream Soloing Over the Bridge
Hi Duke. So, after a year of study AND a new (to me) ES-175 with flat wound 12s on it, I'm feeling a whole lot better on Skippy's Dream! What do you think? Would really love to get...
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Bruce dumes
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I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water Solo
Hey Duke! So, here's a shot at it! Feedback, as always, would be most welcome. Thanks for the great lesson. Regards, Bruce
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Rick estrin
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Thanks Terry - Good idea! Too late for this series, but if I ever do anything else with the song...you never know.
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Steven difelice
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Sweet Home Chicago Intro Breakdown
still stumbling but getting smoother, thanks Duke!
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Terry church
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Why not call it "Strolling at the Junction"? Could be theme song of Sonic Junction!
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Rick estrin
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Hi Geoff - I'm glad you asked. Fortunately for you, Sonic Junction has a big backlog of harmonica lessons. I suggest you go back and check out some of Jerry Portnoy's early lessons...
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Geoff
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Blue Strollin' Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Hi ! My nane is Geoff and I am really excited to get started. I dont have any knowledge or skills at playing the harmonica. Its been a couple of months that I have signed up to...
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Kevin schroeder
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I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water Solo
Great solo, Duke. You memotioned the guitar. What strings are you using and/or recommend.
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Bryan mabe
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With Body and Soul Introduction and Considering Dynamics
Chirs,
Great lesson man! Your song choices are wonderful.....this will help so much with learning more about playing in D
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Mark wm smith
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You Don't Know My Mind Chords and Melody
My submission. I finally decided to send it, though it isn't quite as polished as I'd like. Still feel like I'm trying too hard. :-)
Thanks for listening.
Mark
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Mark wm smith
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You Don't Know My Mind Chords and Melody
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Rick estrin
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Digging it!
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Davell crawford
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There Is Always One More Time Right Hand Old Time Gospel Stride Style / Variation
Hi there
We've been studying, "There Is Always One More Time", written by Dr. Pomus. Here below is a breakdown of the weekly lessons for the song thus far.
Lesson #1 Chordal...
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