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1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Norman Blake Inspired Flatpicking
Hey Jack, The A part is really close. I'm just being a stickler here, because what you're playing totally works, but I believe you're leaving out the second "drone" double stop...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: You Don't Know My Mind Chords and Melody
Hey Scott, in the three lessons that follow this one I cover rhythm guitar subtleties, bass runs, and playing a solo, all using this song as the template. Cheers, Chris
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Soldier's Joy Playing Out of D
This week we're going to take a look at playing Soldier's Joy out of open D position. One would usually play out of open D (as opposed to open C with a capo on the second fret, for...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: High Heel Sneakers Rhythm and Head
Hey Steve H, Sounds great. You're smokin' the head and rhythm groove! Duke 
1722 thumb Tim james left a comment on: Blues In A Dream Break Chorus Breakdown
cheers mate!!!
1722 thumb Tim james liked a comment:
It's an Astatic JT-30. Very popular with harmonica players since the 50's.
103 thumb Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Blues In A Dream Break Chorus Breakdown
It's an Astatic JT-30. Very popular with harmonica players since the 50's.
1722 thumb Tim james left a comment on: Blues In A Dream Break Chorus Breakdown
hi Jerry !!!  what type  of microphone are ya using?
2492 thumb Marty perry left a comment on: West Side Shuffle Solo Lesson 2
Hi Duke, Here's my run at it. Thanks for another fantastic lesson! Marty
1722 thumb Tim james left a comment on: Please Baby Performance, Bass and Slide Melody
you've done it  again mate....  TOP SONG   Corey  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   cheers
409 thumb Mike caren left a comment on: Glide On Solo - Lesson 2
Hi All --- thanks for the feedback on the new sheet music.  For this lesson --- we're specifically interested in how the automated page turning worked for people on Duke's...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Glide On Solo - Lesson 2
Hi Folks, This week we are doing another chorus of solo for Glide On. This lesson includes more Bill Jennings licks. Starting with a device he uses often with the 3rd to the high...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Please Baby Performance, Bass and Slide Melody
This was a popular song by the Legendary MIssissippi Sheiks. I have always liked the vocal line of this song...it is a crooner's delight. The guitar line is simple and exists to...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Blues In A Dream Break Chorus Breakdown
This week we're learning the break chorus in "Blues in a Dream". This is the emotional high point, so put that energy into it! Jerry      
Chris John dunn left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Norman Blake Inspired Flatpicking
 Hey Chris, thanks for the awesome lesson, really enjoying working on this, I know I'm muffing some phrasing in this (or maybe emphasis is a better word, (or both)) but between...
Chris John dunn left a comment on: Fundamentals Left Hand Technique
 Hey Chris, thanks for all the feedback, definitely feeling better consistently working with the metronome! Gotta start capturing some of that H/O P/O dynamic range. Thanks again...
2492 thumb Marty perry left a comment on: Fishnet Ending
Thanks for the feedback Duke!
666 thumb Steve h left a comment on: High Heel Sneakers Rhythm and Head
  When I need a break from singing at a show, I trot out the "High Heel Sneakers" quite often. Thanks for all you do Duke.  
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Fishnet Ending
Hi Marty, Great playing there! Some real nice funky stuff utilizing a lot of different techniques. Very GOOD! Duke
2492 thumb Marty perry left a comment on: Fishnet Ending
Hi Duke, Here's something I put together while the turkey was cooking.. I played along with you for the first chorus did some chord fills for the second then improvised a solo...
Chris Scott yandell left a comment on: You Don't Know My Mind Chords and Melody
Wiil you provide TABs of the breaks you are playing and go over them in the course of this lessson?  Also details on the walks and runs you play during the vocals would be great...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Fiddle Tunes as Connect the Dots
Hey Chris -- Thanks for being a stickler, that's why I asked! ;-) I'll work on that. I have observed as I've been working on it so far how much the physical aspect of picking...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Fiddle Tunes as Connect the Dots
Hey Bruce, you're doing great! You've got the notes and the timing down. The first thing to work on is making sure that when you're playing 16th notes your pick direction is...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Fiddle Tunes as Connect the Dots
Hey Chris - So I'm still working on this and can't play it up to tempo yet, but just wanted to make sure I was getting the right feel. This style of picking is harder than it...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Glide On Solo - Lesson 1
Slim, there are CDs out there of Bill with McDuff. probably cutouts though. I bet you can find them online, try Amszon. duke
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Glide On Solo - Lesson 1
Hi Peter, Bruce has a point there. On your rhythm, try playing very light. Paul had a good demonstration of how to pick 4/4 rhythm. He said you flick out in a light quick motion as...
1631 thumb Steve lauder added to a forum topic: Epiphone Casino
Slim Duke commented October 24, 2015 (see Why don’t you do right, solo LN 3) that with some adjustment to the intonation, it was good to go right out of the box. Great prices on...
1631 thumb Steve lauder added to a forum topic: Why Don't you do Right-backing...
Slim It's in the last session of the series - Lesson 4. On the right hand side of your screen you will see 4 icons in a white box. Click on the second icon from the top for the...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Blues In A Dream Fourth Chorus Breakdown
Hi Jerry, Some interesting new challenges for me in this chorus.  First, on the opening 8 hole draw, sometimes it sounds like you're catching some of the 8-4 octave.  Am I...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Norman Blake Inspired Flatpicking
Fascinating contrast between this and the previous fingerpicking version! And really great playing. Thanks for the really inspired lesson, Chris! 
 
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