Thanks for the reply Corey.     That is a good tip about the unwound 3rd string, I have been using plastic fingerpicks because I didn't like the way the metal ones felt against...

Hi Mike  The speed test didn't work as it is only in the USA. The file is 116 MB.   Thanks, J

Hi Jamie --- OK --- an hour is a LONG time --- usually it's a minute or two.   It possibly hit a "time-out" issue --- we will investigate it.  In the mean time, can you do the...

Hi Jamie --- thanks for the message and sorry for the issue.   The uploader is working for our test systems --- so it's likely an interaction issue between your system / video and...

Hi Mike Yesterday I attempted uploading the video again and it took an hour or two and then gave me a message saying "Upload Complete, prosessing." this message was up for an hour...

Greetings Ryan and congrats on the new addition to the family. For a resonator guitar I use regular light guage strings (.12 for high E string).  I also like to use an unwound 3rd...

Thanks Bruce.  You're right and we've updated the tab.  Beautiful phrase.

Hi Jamie --- thanks for the message and sorry for the issue.   The uploader is working for our test systems --- so it's likely an interaction issue between your system / video and...

Hi anyone who can help I filmed a video on my iPod and it doesn't upload. I get a message saying ""IMG_2102.MOV" Failed to upload. Error:" What can I do as I would like some...

What slide are you using?  Thanks

Hi Corey,  I recently picked up 2nd hand Estralita Deluxe, can you let me know what string guages are safe to use for open E?  Also, is it good practice to tune down when not...

Hi Duke, I'm finally around getting to this lesson! :-) I've been working very hard on getting the swing feel right, because I feel it's always been a problem for me, even on the...

Hi Bruce, I'm glad that it's working for you. Thanks! Duke

Hello Boyd, Thank you. I will see if we can have my recording of this posted. That is what I am teaching from here. Thanks, Duke

What a  great lesson, It would be very helpful to play the whole song without out any interruption so I know what is going on, i'm a little confused on the last course, If i could...

Hello Paul and Duke - Very tasty solo so far! The Charlie Christian lick is certainly a keeper, thanks for that. Any feedback on this one? Thanks! Bruce    

Mike - one transcription error. In the "Charlie Christian" phrase (measure 9) the  6th note of the phrase (2nd to the last note in the bar) should be a 10th fret on the 4th string...

For sure! I have to admit for me speed has been something to hide inaccuracy behind! Hope I've grown out of that now - especially since SJ came on the scene. Thanks gents!

Hey Charlie, Paul knows what he's talking about! Duke

Hey Charlie, Paul knows what he's talking about! Duke

'Speed is a by product of accuracy' - what a great point! Thanks Paul

Thanks Paul .  

Fifth chorus of "Off the Wall." Sometimes it's easier to play certain things at normal tempo rather than slowed down, so in this instance I'm not slowing it down in the...

Howdy Folks, This week my man Paul has composed a solo for "Just Because" that is a very fine piece of swing rooted in Charlie Christian. A similar but slightly more harmonically...

yes...as far as I know RJ liked Kalamazoo and Stella...It's a pity you quit Andy. I would have liked to see more video from you :)  

The guitar is a 1936 Gibson Kalamazoo with the ladder bracing recently replaced by X bracing. I think the bridge has been replaced at sometime too. According to the guy I bought it...

Very nice playin Andy...and which guitar are you playin? Is a vintage gibson L 00???

Mike, what I mean by the G7 is in the treble is that during this particular solo, the note F is pressed by the left index finger at the top of the G7 chord. When I am playing the...

Hey thanks for all this. See uploaded video. This is what I have managed in about 10 weeks. I'm going to have to unsubscribe, because I learn so slowly & I haven't got a great deal...

I dig the sound of your guitar and you are playing smoothly here.  I would only suggest that you slow the tempo down and put more emphasis on the 'one'.  Thanks for posting...your...