I've been working and working on this one. It's still a little stiff sounding, but it's better each week. My poor wife has heard me to this thousands of times by now, but she's a...

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Wow , really nice changes . Can't wait for the head . Thanks Paul .Good stuff .  

I thought you all would like this one Tom, Thanks, Duke

 Here's my cut - I don't always feel I have the fat E string under control, especially around the Gb and F. But listening back it doesn't sound too bad... This is a great tune...

That's great news. you've just made my day. very exciting :))  i I just love that song (well, everything you do) but the way you begin that song with the thumps and then this...

Greetings James....  Yes I use Jim Dunlop metal picks.  I am glad that you switched to the little finger for  the slide.  I find that it opens up a whole world of possibilities...

Thanks James for sharing that story.  I'm glad it's coming together for you.  Keep playing!

Sounds good Harry.  Nice and simple.  I would only say to play just a little bit more behind the beat.

Greetings and thanks!  ON the resonator I use light guage strings with an unwound third that I buy separately.  Sometimes I might also buy a .32 nickel wound string because I use...

I don't actually play any other songs in that tuning.  But I will learn!

Greetings Michael and thanks for your message.  Yes I like how you say..."can become a friend with a litte patience and frequency." That is so true.  Yes I will be in Australia for...

Hi again Corey, I think I will finally start to become one of the team.Which is a pretty cool bunch of players from what i see. : ) I'm not sure if your Q was directed at me but i...

Greetings and thanks.  What exactly are you having trouble with in the song?  I WILL be coming to Australia Sept 24 thru Oct 10.  Hope to see you there.

Wow many thanks.  I am happy that you are here on sonic junction.  Yes Lightnin Hopkins was one of my first inspirations in blues for sure.  Al the best to you.

Greetings James you are getting it.  Just setttle in and enjoy the ride.  When you get it how you want it. bless us with a post of your efforts.  Thanks

Wow thanks.  Yes I love Hendrix.  

James that's it....repetition.  I'm glad that you are getting it. Honor!

Wow, as Peter said, that is indeed a stretch! Great tune and sweet arrangement, Paul! Duke, I was absolutely delighted to read on Facebook that all went well with your operation....

Love that progression and the chord voicings --- it's a keeper.  I may try and write a song or two around it.  

Great lesson and great advice on challenging ourselves. Thanks Paul - I was watching Barney Kessel talk the other day and he was saying to always try and hum, sing or whistle what...

Thanks for this song Corey.. also for turnarounds in E bless

Hi Peter, Yes it is Peter but the more you stretch, the more you are able to. Duke 

I thought you all would like this one Tom, Thanks, Duke

Nice . Thanks .

Hello Folks, This week Paul Kolesnikow gives us a month of swinging lessons on Barney Kessel's Salute to Charlie Christian. And indeed it is swinging tune with a chord progression...

Of course you're right. I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Elizibeth Cotton. There were few new tunes in the folk movement , everyone mostly sang what had been prveviosly...

Quick story about your words. I taught a young woman how to play because she had broken her leg and couldn't leave the guest house ( I dont remember what country). It came time for...

This week we will wrap up our lesson with a demonstration of a few endings.  Keep in mind that I put together my own ending that fits without copying exactly what Son House does in...

In this lesson we'll incorporate some hand effects and vowel sounds including - Wah Wahs, fanning, and "ow" sounds. I also introduce Sonnyboy's characteristic treatment of the...