Dustin Raley

Dustin Raley
Dustin Raley commented on: Butter and Eggs Using Timbre and Slurs to Create Lyricism Nov 07, 2017

I honestly think these are my favorite kinds of lessons. I love learning new tunes and breaks, but hearing you talk guitar theory/approach is really valuable stuff! Thanks for your thoughts. 

Dustin Raley
Dustin Raley commented on: With Body and Soul Introduction and Considering Dynamics Oct 15, 2017

Really loved the discussion on dynamics! I find myself focusing on that more and more and in all kinds of musical settings. Thanks for that.

Also, great song for playing in D. I've always avoided it (capo 2 C shapes all day) but am now experiencing the joys of open D. Mixolydian mode helps! Thanks again for the great lesson.

Dustin Raley
Dustin Raley commented on: You Don't Know My Mind Soloing and Playing to the Guitar's Strengths Feb 03, 2016

Thanks for the response! The explanation about grace notes really helps. I noticed I wasn't getting the pull-off in there either. And thanks for the tip about singing. I'll definitley be working on that and hopefully getting the funkiness to come out! Really enjoy this tune. Thanks for teaching it!

Dustin Raley
Dustin Raley commented on: You Don't Know My Mind Soloing and Playing to the Guitar's Strengths Feb 01, 2016

Hey Chris,

Just joined the site. Here's my attempt at "You Don't Know My Mind." I didn't get all the licks in there, but I'll keep working on it. I thought this lesson was really helpful. I've been wanting to be able to play solo (without other accompaniment), but I've been struggling with my approach on the best way to fill (or not fill) space. I'd love your feeback and advice. Thanks!

Chris Eldridge
Chris Eldridge Feb 03, 2016

Hey Dustin, sounding really good! Good rhythm playing too. In addition to the hammer-on/grace note explained in the video above, my only other comment is to really think about what this song is about when you're singing it. The guy singing the song is lonesome all the time so really try to tap into that when you're singing. It doesn't have to (shouldn't?) sound pretty. It's ok to let it be a little funky!

 
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