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Chris Robert grunau left a comment on: Soldier's Joy Flatpicking Melody and Pick Stroke
Hi Chris, Backtracking a bit from my last video. I have been working on this tune off and on for a while. I have stared to dig into the next version, with the chromatic licks...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Gold Rush Melody, A Part
Hey Chris ... I wish I could report it went great. I'm having trouble with the bit up the neck and an over all uncool vibe-like stiffness feel to the rest of it ... BUT I haven't...
2097 thumb Torgeir jorem liked a comment:
Hi Chris,Ok, first video post; first time video-recording myself, actually, and I'm stunned by how hard it was. In the end I gave up on getting all the way through it in one pass...
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Someone to Love B Section Soloing
Hey Duke! Here's my stab at this one. What a great tune, and a real fun backing track to play with. Let's hope for better times to come in this crazy world, and if it's not asking...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti liked a comment:
Hi Chris,Ok, first video post; first time video-recording myself, actually, and I'm stunned by how hard it was. In the end I gave up on getting all the way through it in one pass...
804 thumb Rick estrin liked a comment:
Really ejoying this 
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: The Lockdown Shuffle 2nd Verse Breakdown
Thanks Boyd! Glad you're liking it!
2561 thumb Boyd r left a comment on: The Lockdown Shuffle 2nd Verse Breakdown
Really ejoying this 
804 thumb Rick estrin published a lesson: The Lockdown Shuffle 2nd Verse Breakdown
Hey Sonic Junction - It's lesson 3 on this Lockdown Shuffle and it's packed with good and handy tools that you'll be able to reference and utilize throughout your harmonica...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: T-Bone Walker in G 2nd Chorus Solo
Hello Folks, This week I am demonstrating some new T-Bone riffs and ideas on his phrasing and timing. T-Bone's style was rhythmically complex at times. Like the man who used his...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Darktown Strutters Ball Singing and Slow Practice Loop
We're re-issuing one of Corey's most popular lessons with new sheet music, re-mastered video and updated loop points. From Corey:  In this lesson for the song Darktown Strutters...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Whiskey Before Breakfast Crosspicking a Fiddle Tune
We're re-issuing one of Chris's most popular lessons with re-mastered video and updated loop points. From Chris:  This week we're going to look at using crosspicking within the...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Gold Rush Melody, A Part
Well, how'd it go? :-)
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Hi JiMyeong! Do you hear how much more open the sound becomes when your hand doesn't touch the bridge pins. That, to me, is a wonderful sound.  I will definitely use my palm or...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Wildwood Flower Fretboard Journal Version
Hi Tom, you're correct, the tab doesn't include the crosspicking. But I'd encourage you to slow the video down and try to learn those bits by ear. I'm generally rather distrustful...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Old Grimes A Section Melody
Hey Robert, nice job figuring this out by ear! I have 2 comments: 1) try to look for a real sense of flow in your right hand where you are maybe more focused on the pick just...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Nine Pound Hammer Tony Rice Style Solo
Woo! You nailed it! Just make sure that your tempo stays consistent between singing/playing rhythm and the solo. I always think it's a good idea to set a tempo according to the...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Church Street Blues Tony Rice's Version (a Study in the Right Hand)
Hi Matt, sounding good! I really appreciate the spirit that you've got in this. My main observation is that the tempo changes quite a bit when you're playing rhythm guitar and...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Church Street Blues Tony Rice's Version (a Study in the Right Hand)
Love this! You sound great and the Homespun-style camera work is awesome. I love that you've taken time to really study the rhythm guitar. My only advice would be to just slow it...
Rick Nick fermi liked a comment:
Love ya, man!  Awesome lesson.  Learning a ton from you.  You are inspiring me to wake my ass up and get ready to break out when the world begins again.... Also, very cool to hear...
Rick Nick fermi left a comment on: The Lockdown Shuffle Intro Breakdown
Ah,I just know I'm going to love getting into this thanks Rick.  And yes, as you said at the end, it's goina be alright!  P.s.  love the sound of Ronnie's bass too. Sounds to me...
2097 thumb Torgeir jorem left a comment on: Whiskey Before Breakfast Playing Up the Neck
Hi again Chris! Nice challenge going up the neck. Tried to maintain a good tempo on this one. Feedback and advices for future practice is much appreciated. Torgeir
2097 thumb Torgeir jorem left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Nice singing voice!
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: The Lockdown Shuffle Intro Technique Breakdown
Thanks, Boyd - That's great. Getting the music in your head, is half the battle!
804 thumb Rick estrin liked a comment:
Love it really sticks in your head. 
2561 thumb Boyd r left a comment on: The Lockdown Shuffle Intro Technique Breakdown
Love it really sticks in your head. 
2492 thumb Marty perry left a comment on: Someone to Love B Section Soloing
Hi Duke,
Here's my take on Someone to Love. A great tune for these troubled times. Thanks so much for the lesson and the fantastic backing track. I had a great time working on...
3857 thumb Charlie left a comment on: T-Bone Walker in G First Chorus Solo
Awesome! T-Bone's the man, the gold standard! I'd really appreciate if you could share what you know around his playing on augmented chords. Thanks as always Duke
804 thumb Rick estrin published a lesson: The Lockdown Shuffle Intro Technique Breakdown
Hey Sonic Junction - This week we're doing a more in-depth, more detailed breakdown of the intro verse - We'll be dissecting the techniques employed and describing more precisely,...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: T-Bone Walker in G First Chorus Solo
Hello Folks, This week we are working on playing in the style of T-Bone Walker on a shuffle groove. I demonstrate some of his famous licks and explain with examples of how to play...
 
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