Gagi

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Masterclass Syncopation Oct 21, 2019

 

Jerry Portnoy
Jerry Portnoy Oct 23, 2019

Very nice job. Sounds great!

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Two for One First Verse Breakdown May 14, 2019

Mr. Dennis which is more dificult to play the blues: diatonic or chromatic? 

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling May 14, 2019

I would say blues chromatic is more difficult. They are very different however, but I think for most players, unless you already are familiar with the chromatic, the chromatic is more difficult.

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Blue Strollin' Performance Aug 30, 2018

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Masterclass Syncopation Jun 04, 2018

thanks a lot

 

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Nine Below Zero Performance Feb 06, 2018

it's not "nine below zero" but it's "the key to your door"...with my son :DDDDDD

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Nine Below Zero Performance Feb 06, 2018

Gagi
Gagi Feb 06, 2018

it's not "nine below zero" but it's "the key to your door"...with my son :DDDDDD

Larry "The Iceman"
Larry "The Iceman" Feb 06, 2018

Nice cupped "wah" sound! Good groove. good job.

and the father isn't too bad, either!

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Feb 06, 2018

Hi Gagi - Good job! Nice bright, clear, tone. Good Sonnyboy type, vibrato too!

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Sloppin' and Slidin' Second Verse Breakdown Oct 31, 2017

yes yes , know it... previous comment is little joke :DDDDD

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Sloppin' and Slidin' Second Verse Breakdown Oct 30, 2017

Mr.rick we are waiting your the most advanced technic: "No Hands"...I'ts amazing 

 

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Oct 30, 2017

😂‼️ Hi Gagi - I didn’t start doing that until I had already been playing about 20 yrs. I think everyone should get a good command on the harp WITH their hands first, before they start messing around with tricks.

Gagi
Gagi Oct 31, 2017

yes yes , know it... previous comment is little joke :DDDDD

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Keep The Change Performance and Introduction Oct 18, 2017

yes I'm interested....where can i find it,on badassharmonica? I'm living too far from united states and if it possible I can do this with online...

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Keep The Change Performance and Introduction Oct 13, 2017

Hi Dennis.... I'm playng this instrument about 5 years...i'm not playing and coping only the sonic junctions music pieces,I'm listening and coping the monster players:little walter,both sonny boy williamsons,james cotton,junior wells,slim harpo,sonny terry and others... and I'm listening the hole blues music from robert johnson to quin sulivan....if somone listen to me they says that im a "well done"player or "excelent" player... but I'm playng the great palyers licks in to groove,,,,and the my question is: how can I have the good improvization,build the music?     I can't tell the story through the music language....please help me

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling Oct 16, 2017

Hi Gagi - You are doing the right thing for now by building up your repertoire of licks, and knowledge of how great players play the instrument. That will be your basis from which you start building your own ideas and start creating your own musical statements. It's a long process to be an accomplished improvisational player, but that is the beginning of it. Make sure that you allow time for yourself to practice jamming in your practice time....and this is also something that I work on with my students in my Live 1-on-1 lessons if you are interested. It is approached differently for every student depending on your skill level, your technique, and your thinking....let me know if you are interested! Thank you!

Gagi
Gagi Oct 18, 2017

yes I'm interested....where can i find it,on badassharmonica? I'm living too far from united states and if it possible I can do this with online...

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling Oct 22, 2017

Right here on Sonic Junction, in the upper right corner of the menu it says "skype lessons"....look for me in that link. Thank You! it is all done online LIVE

Gagi
Gagi commented on: So Long Performance Oct 13, 2017

Hi Mr.Rick.... I'm playng this instrument about 5 years...i'm not playing and coping only the sonic junctions music pieces,I'm listening and coping the monster players:little walter,both sonny boy williamsons,james cotton,junior wells,slim harpo,sonny terry and others... and I'm listening the hole blues music from robert johnson to quin sulivan....if somone listen to me they says that im a "well done"player or "excelent" player... but I'm playng the great palyers licks in to groove,,,,and the my question is: how can I have the good improvization,build the music?     I can't tell the story through the music language....please help me

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin Oct 13, 2017

Hi Gagi - That’s a very good question with no one simple answer. You’re doing the right thing by copying and listening. I think of improvisation like speaking a language, and copying and listening are the first steps in learning the language. When you’re listening, try to think of and understand why certain things are effective - For example, when somebody leaves a well-placed space, it creates tension and naturally triggers a feeling of anticipation in the listener. So, think of all the different elements that are effective to you, when you listen. Contrast long tones with short notes. Contrast different textures. Contrast repetition with surprise - These are a few of the things that I was able to learn by listening and then thinking about why, what I was listening to, was effective. Also, try using the Sonic Junction backing tracks to play something different than the study piece. For example, if I begin with a long note, you try playing a series of short, rhythmic notes instead. If I’m beginning a phrase on the 5 hole, draw, you can try beginning on a different hole and see where it takes you. And, don’t be afraid to make mistakes! The more you try to play your own ideas, the more comfortable you’ll become doing it, and you’ll eventually get more ideas and begin to make fewer mistakes. Try these things, Gagi and let me know if this helps.

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Hoochie Coochie Man Clapton Solo - First Riff Sep 02, 2017

thanks a lot Mr.Jerry...after the first listening to this solo I decided to play this crazy instrument...

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Hoochie Coochie Man Clapton Solo - First Riff Sep 01, 2017

 finally!!! it's "five long years" in same concert with clapton and jerry's amazing solo...

 

 

Jerry Portnoy
Jerry Portnoy Sep 02, 2017

Nice job, man! Sounding good!!

Gagi
Gagi Sep 02, 2017

thanks a lot Mr.Jerry...after the first listening to this solo I decided to play this crazy instrument...

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Third Is The Word Performance and Introduction To Series May 19, 2017

dennis its nice and fantastic,but we are waiting "guitar backing track".if its possible

 

Mike Caren
Mike Caren May 19, 2017

Thanks for the reminder Gagi -- the backing track is now up.

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Juke Song Apr 11, 2017

rick,please give us your backing track

 

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Blue Strollin' Second Chorus Breakdown May 13, 2016

Hi Rick !!  greate song and fantastic performance...mr. rick!!!  i d like to know;in which method are you plaing in V Chord and Turnaround "Resolving Lick" ; Tongue-blocking or lip method? thanks!!!

Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin May 14, 2016

Hi Gagi - I'm real glad you like the song. I'm tongue blocking the entire song. If you don't feel comfortable tonguing, I'm sure the song could be replicated using a combination of tonguing and lipping, however, ideally, it's good to be able to do either one at will.

Gagi
Gagi commented on: Blue Strollin' First Chorus Breakdown May 13, 2016

Hi Rick !!  greate song and fantastic performance...mr. rick!!!  i d like to know;in which method are you plaing in First Two Riffs on the I Chord ;tongue-blocking or piursed-lip method? thanks

 

 
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