Hi Folks, We are learning the melody to I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good. I play and teach you the melody as its sung which is to be played at the front end of the song. Feel free to embellish on it as put your personal stamp on it once you have learned the actually melody. Try and think like a horn in your phrasing. This kind of mineset is good for playing beautiful melodies. Think about where a horn player would breath also. That is good practice for breaking up you phrases in good places.
Enjoy!
Duke
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Swing Guitar
Print Chords & Tab
Loop 0:00 Run-Through of I Got It Bad Melody
Loop 2:02 Breakdown of Melody
Loop 20:01 Closing Thoughts
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Hey Duke! In case you saw my previous video, please watch this one too. It's got a bit more coughing ;-) but much better playing. I'd really like to hear what you think. Thanks for the great lesson!
Great job Bruce! I love the way you play the melody with double stops. ery good idea! Nice solo also.Duke
Thanks, Duke! I really appreciate hearing that! I'm getting a little closer all the time to being able to play more of what's in my head. Your lessons have helped me get over hurdles that I've struggled with for years. And I'm having a lot more fun. I've been pleasantly surprised, watching my own videos, to see myself smiling sometimes while I'm playing, rather than looking all nervous and full of self-doubt. I just LOVE to play the guitar! Thank you, Duke. May the watchful eye of Muddy Waters shine upon you. Best, Bruce
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Beautiful track, and beautiful guitar - what's the model?
My homework so far has been Duke, Sinatra and Monk, but ears are open for more...
The guitar is an Eastwood Airline Tuxedo Charlie. Thanks, Duke
Hi Duke
As suggested, i have listened to many different artist performing this classic. Most everyone sticks to the melody which i prefer.
I couldn't find a version by Les Paul as I embellished a bit with him in mind.
Cheers
Steve
Sounds great Steve nice job on the melody! Duke
Lovely !!! This is good . Thanks Duke .
Hi Everyone -- backing track is up for I Got It Bad.