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804 thumb Rick estrin published a lesson: Lightnin' 6th Verse Breakdown
Hey Sonic Junction! This week we're picking up with verse 6 of "Lightnin". This verse has lots of wah wah hand action, some strong, growling bends with a gradual release, and a...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Floyd's Guitar Blues 2nd Chorus Breakdown
Hi Folks, This week we are working on the second chorus of Floyd's Guitar Blues. We are up at the 13th fret in F for this chorus. It's single string lines that are bent in a way...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Running and Hiding Jimmy Reed's Style and Endings
We're re-issuing one of Corey's most popular lessons with re-mastered video and updated sheet music. From Corey: In this last lesson I wanted to show you the differences between...
Chris Paul lawler added to a forum topic: Pickup in Live From Here shows
Sorry for resurrecting a dead thread... I'm new to live acoustic sound.  I'm looking to get start with blending two sound sources, what's a good alternative to the Mills mic...
2199 thumb Laloyaux jean-marc liked a comment:
@Duke....this is just a general attempt tryin to pay respect to the main theme and throwing in some licks that I learned by Corey...I don't know if it's sound good plus I'm not...
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' 5th Verse Breakdown
Cool - I'm glad you're liking it!
2561 thumb Boyd r left a comment on: Lightnin' 5th Verse Breakdown
A fun song to learn
141 thumb Stevieboy left a comment on: Floyd's Guitar Blues Intro Breakdown
More coolness from Duke!  I have a longer version of Pee Wee Crayton's Blues After Hours, well I have three or four, but this one is very much like the short one that Duke taught...
3857 thumb Charlie left a comment on: Floyd's Guitar Blues Intro Breakdown
Oh my God! THANK YOU!  One of my absolute favourites. This is what makes something junction so great. Thanks again Duke!
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Floyd's Guitar Blues Intro Breakdown
Hello Folks, This week we are starting a great blues originally recorded by Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy with Floyd Smith on electric steel guitar. Electric guitar was in it's...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Running and Hiding Solo Ideas and Breakdown
We're re-issuing one of Corey's most popular lessons with re-mastered video and updated sheet music. From Corey: In this lesson I wanted to give you all some ideas for soloing on...
804 thumb Rick estrin published a lesson: Lightnin' 5th Verse Breakdown
Rick Estrin here, back on Sonic Junction with the fourth lesson in this series - my take on James Cotton's classic cut, "Lightnin". This week we're breaking down verse five. This...
Dan Ross added to a forum topic: El Canario
Hi there. El Canario from your Nueva York album is such a beautiful and vibrant song. I would love to learn how to play it on acoustic guitar. I see it on your song list here but...
2201 thumb Hagan knauth added to a forum topic: Keeping The Cats Happy
  I would love to hear / see a lesson from Chris on this Mark Simos tune. :)
2350 thumb Kip marchetti liked a comment:
I took on this piece a couple of months ago. When I first heard it my jaw dropped. I think I dropped a few swear words actually.  I also skipped the intro and focused on the main...
Chris James macklin left a comment on: Under The Double Eagle Finding the Rhythm
I took on this piece a couple of months ago. When I first heard it my jaw dropped. I think I dropped a few swear words actually.  I also skipped the intro and focused on the main...
Chris James macklin liked a comment:
Ever since being introduced to Norman's playing (by you) a couple of years ago, I have completely fallen in love with his style of picking. He makes the melody sound so simple all...
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Half Steppin' Seventh Chorus Breakdown
Hi Tomi - Teaching here on Sonic Junction has been a learning experience for me too. Some of what I've learned is that there're a few things I that I do unconsciously, that I was...
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Crawlin' Kingsnake Chord Rhythm
That's great! That's exactly what I was hoping for with this lesson. It's a great beginning for learning to apply different types of chord support, at different volumes, to almost...
246 thumb Samuel gex left a comment on: Crawlin' Kingsnake Chord Rhythm
That's exactly the lesson I need. I have a decent harp tone, some techniques but I still feel playing like an emulator or a bad pianola. I'm rediscovering the joy of breathing...
Duke Terryguitar left a comment on: Careless Love Jam Track
Hi Duke, Love it.... cant wait till May!!  
2905 thumb Andre loiselle left a comment on: Lightnin' 4th Verse Breakdown
Hey Bill !! thanks for the answer and yeah ?!! why not try it ??. though it s not an easy one ... I didn t try it yet but ... I will , anyways is just that I read so many good...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Lightnin' 4th Verse Breakdown
Hi Andre, I'm not so good with the technology.  Honestly, though, I doubt there's that much to learn from my playing.  I do think a lot of Rick's style is rubbing off on me.  I...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Lightnin' 4th Verse Breakdown
Oh yeah.  I had a question.  You mention at about 9:45 about getting an aggressive sound but how you don't want the harp to stick.  Is it blowing or drawing too hard that makes the...
2905 thumb Andre loiselle left a comment on: Lightnin' 4th Verse Breakdown
Hi Bill !! if it s possible ?? I d like to ear you once ... with all the work you put into all of these songs since a lot of time that i m reading your comments ... anyway ... if...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Lightnin' 4th Verse Breakdown
Hey Rick, Not that the previous verses were a breeze but I definitely find this kind of thing challenging.  When a phrase stops and leaves a big silence hanging it really draws...
2199 thumb Laloyaux jean-marc liked a comment:
 Thanks Duke
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Under The Double Eagle Finding the Rhythm
Ever since being introduced to Norman's playing (by you) a couple of years ago, I have completely fallen in love with his style of picking. He makes the melody sound so simple all...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Careless Love Jam Track
Hello Folks, This week we have a track for you to play along with of my arrangement of Careless Love. So you play the melody in Bb first. Then there are two choruses of guitar...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Running and Hiding Rhythm Breakdown
We're re-issuing one of Corey's most popular lessons with re-mastered video and updated sheet music. From Corey: In this lesson I talk about how to play the bass riff and the...
 
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