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1919 thumb Dan zanes published a lesson: I Will Always Love You Arpeggios and Bass Runs
Greetings Fellow Guitarists! In this lesson we’ll circle back to one of my all-time favorite social music songs, the Dolly Parton classic “I Will Always Love You.” At this point...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: I Got It Bad Chords and Rhythm
Hi Folks, This week we are starting work on a great song. The classic blues ballad "I Got It Bad And That AIn't Good" its a wonderful bluesy tune with haunting melody and Lyrics....
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling published a lesson: Third Is The Word 10th Verse Breakdown
Hello Sonic Junctionites - this week we tackle chorus 10 in my “This is the Word” 3rd position piece. I structured this chorus to take you through the blues scale again within the...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Old Grimes Solo Points of Interest
I uploaded a video of where I'm at with this particular lesson and I think it disappeared into never never land - it didn't appear like it usually does so I'm going to do it again...
Dan Jay left a comment on: Keep On Truckin' Mama Singing and Nuances
hey corey, i found the lyrics you sing. looked it up under "truckin my blues away". s'all good ma man
804 thumb Rick estrin liked a comment:
Vertiginous... Increasing more and more... I finally got my rocks off. Thanks Rick.
Jerry Garf left a comment on: Third Is The Word Fourth Chorus Breakdown
3rd position is a blast and Dennis your phrasing is impeccable as are your lessons.
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Third Is The Word Sixth and Seventh Chorus Breakdown
Haha!! There are four notes in hole 3 draw...it's good to learn how to separate them and treat them as such...remember it's not just a "note that bends". There is a natural note...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Holy poop this starts out ok but my brain exploded when I'm supposed to scoop up on the 3. Separating the boys on this,  cool jam. 
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Third Is The Word Eighth and Ninth Chorus Breakdown
It's just part of the reality of what it takes to play well. With less breath your tone is better, your pitch and intonation are better, the techniques you use take less effort...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
Hi Dennis! I'm curious how you discovered or who told you to play with very little air flow. Because I was started out 7 years ago and then I quit because my lungs kept filling up...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling left a comment on: Third Is The Word Eighth and Ninth Chorus Breakdown
I will make sure that header gets changed...thanks for the head's up!
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling liked a comment:
I think we are playing an A harp in the key of B, are we not.  Header keeps saying A harp in key of D (12th pos ?),
2018 thumb Bruce dumes left a comment on: Born Under A Bad Sign Solo
Hey Duke! So here's an attempt at the whole tune. What a great song and so much fun to play! Thanks for the great lesson! Bruce
1700 thumb Tominou left a comment on: Getting Out of Town Introduction and Performance
Vertiginous... Increasing more and more... I finally got my rocks off. Thanks Rick.
Jerry Brian cade left a comment on: Third Is The Word Eighth and Ninth Chorus Breakdown
I think we are playing an A harp in the key of B, are we not.  Header keeps saying A harp in key of D (12th pos ?),
Duke Thomas washington left a comment on: Honeysuckle Rose Melody
Duke, it's always intriguing to see you playing an Epiphone. Acquisition syndrome prevails,and although I am playing a Sheraton 11, I always have an eye out for a Gibson ES 335...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Old Grimes Solo Points of Interest
Chris - This is one heck of a lesson that is packed with a ton of skills stuff to work on. I feel like by trying to play and practice this particular lesson it should really help...
Dennis Terrance fletcher left a comment on: Third Is The Word Eighth and Ninth Chorus Breakdown
Hi Dennis! I'm curious how you discovered or who told you to play with very little air flow. Because I was started out 7 years ago and then I quit because my lungs kept filling up...
1919 thumb Dan zanes published a lesson: Rock Island Line - Uke The Key of A
Hail My Fine Ukulele Friends!! In this lesson we’ll be departing from the guitar players for the first time as we leave the key of E behind and look at "The Rock Island Line” in...
1919 thumb Dan zanes published a lesson: Rock Island Line Up The Neck
Greetings Guitar Wizards! Here we are with the third and final look at the Lead Belly classic “The Rock Island Line.” In this lesson we’ll take the C7 shape up the neck to the 7th...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Born Under A Bad Sign Solo
Hi Friends, This week we complete working on Born Under A Bad Sign. We are taking the lead guitar from the solo to the end of the song. Albert's actual solo on the recording is...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Just A Dream Singing and Endings
In this lesson we will talk about how to sing the tune. Keep in mind that the most important thing is to remain faithful to the rhythm of the song when singing the words. Each line...
2040 thumb Dennis gruenling published a lesson: Third Is The Word Eighth and Ninth Chorus Breakdown
Hi Sonic Junctioneers - Dennis here with the next section of my 3rd position study piece. Breath control and building up tension while playing in the groove are the main focus...
Icon missing thumb Rainer left a comment on: 44 Blues Main Riff and Verse
love this song! will try to learn it. am only in my 3rd year of guitar and don't have too much time to practice (2 small kids!). seems like you are teaching for more advanced...
1631 thumb Steve lauder left a comment on: Stompin' At The Savoy Soloing In Different Positions
Thanks Duke. And yes i feel i am starting to relax more with it. I think you have said these solos are a mix of major and pentatoic scales. So, i have been practicing just that...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Stompin' At The Savoy Soloing In Different Positions
Steve, My friend, if I were to grade that performance I would give it an Excellent +. Seriously! It was beautifully melodic, inventive and swinging. You are starting to relax with...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Swingin' the Blues Chords and Rhythm
Swingin' the Blues Chords and Rhythm covers the basic rhythm form for jazzy blues / swing guitar using Duke's song Swingin' with Lucy may as the example. Duke then iterates on this...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: C C Pill Blues Run-Through, Bass and Chords
I dig this tune and I hope you will too.  Pay attention here to the bass and the rhythm of the song before jumping in.  Blind Blake influenced cats like John Jackson, Blind Boy...
Icon missing thumb Jon hong liked a comment:
I've been working on the "A" and "B" parts of Ol' Grimes. A couple thoughts, when I play I have noticed that I have a death grip on the guitar ... the neck sits way back in the...
 
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