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6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Careless Love Chords and Rhythm
Thanks Charlie, It's a style you don't hear much anymore but is a lot of fun. Duke 
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Swingin' the Blues Chord Comping
Thank You Marc! Duke 
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Swingin' the Blues Chord Comping
Thanks Paul
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Swingin' the Blues Chord Comping
Thanks Michael, Glad you're enjoying it! Duke 
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' First Verse Breakdown
Definitely more finesse - a more focused "grip" on the trajectory of the air is one way I could try and describe it. I have heard that Cotton had a very fierce, physical attack...
Rick Bill blatner left a comment on: Lightnin' First Verse Breakdown
I am so bummed out to discover that you were right here in Boston and I missed it (I'm about 2 hours west in Northampton MA).  I'm hoping to catch you in Maine this summer. On the...
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' First Verse Breakdown
Thank you, Alan
460 thumb Alan left a comment on: Lightnin' First Verse Breakdown
Great lesson. Many thanks Rick.
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Careless Love Second Chorus Solo
Hello Folks, This week we are working on the second chorus of my solo on Careless Love. We start off with an arpeggiated riff in 2nd position leading from the 5 note on the G...
804 thumb Rick estrin published a lesson: Lightnin' First Verse Breakdown
Hey Sonic Junction, Rick Estrin here, with the first lesson in this series on the James Cotton/Otis Spann piece, "Lightnin". The song is in in the key of E, played in crossed, or...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Precious Memories Singing and Endings
This is perhaps the easiest part. Make sure you really have the guitar part down, with the right rhythm and tempo. The easy part about the singing is that is closely follows the...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Yeah !! I m sure you do !!  
2089 thumb Asbjørn liked a comment:
Hi Mike, Yes, it's very important to use a thick pick when playing bluegrass. You've hit the nail on the head about a thick pick helping out with the getting a stout, well-defined...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge published a lesson: Music Theory I Playing (and Understanding) Jessamyn’s Reel
Hello Everyone and Happy New Year! This week, after the series on guitar-focused theory, we’re going to put those concepts to work. Jessamyn’s Reel, is a very sweet tune written...
2905 thumb Andre loiselle left a comment on: Moan A Chrome First Chorus Breakdown
Yeah !! I m sure you do !!  
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Fundamentals Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
I did use a CT-55 bluechip for awhile, but I’ve now moved onto to the TD-48. It’s closer to 1.2mm and the footprint of the pick is a bit smaller too. I feel like it’s a little more...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Moan A Chrome First Chorus Breakdown
Thank you! I may post another, I have some cool new songs up my sleeve!
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Thanks for this lesson. Please post another chromatic lesson soon!   
Dennis Tom ferring left a comment on: Moan A Chrome First Chorus Breakdown
Thanks for this lesson. Please post another chromatic lesson soon!   
2194 thumb Barry chabala left a comment on: Fundamentals Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
1.4 mm ? what model, Chris? Are you playing a Thile pick? I have one of those and a TP50. Love Blue Chips 
2194 thumb Barry chabala left a comment on: Fundamentals Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
Thanks Chris! really fantastic music, very inspirational to say the least. hope you find that Rockygrass gig, would LOVE to hear that. 
2202 thumb Jasonh left a comment on: Banks of the Ohio Introduction to Crosspicking
Thanks Chris, I appreciate the listen and feedback!  Will definitely try and work out some variations to keep it more inetersting.
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' Performance
Thanks Tomi, Have fun with it!
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' Performance
Thanks Paul, I hope you enjoy the series.
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' Performance
Yeah, Lightnin' was part of the LC repertoire for decades! Glad you like it! 
804 thumb Rick estrin left a comment on: Lightnin' Performance
Hi Bill, I'm not sure when the documentary might be completed, but it's being made by a legit company called Northern Light Productions, out of Boston. They flew a bunch of us in...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Banks of the Ohio Introduction to Crosspicking
Hi Jason, thanks for posting this note and video - it’s great to have you here!  To my ear, you’ve got this basic version of it totally down. It’s clean, there’s a fantastic flow...
2202 thumb Jasonh left a comment on: Banks of the Ohio Introduction to Crosspicking
Thank you Torgeir!
2202 thumb Jasonh left a comment on: Banks of the Ohio Crosspicking and the Backward Roll
Beaufitul picking Torgeir!
2097 thumb Torgeir jorem left a comment on: Banks of the Ohio Introduction to Crosspicking
Your crosspicking sounds amazing!
 
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