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857 thumb Tara left a comment on: Special Rider Blues Run-Through and Main Riff
My absolute favourite version of this skip james tune.  I will not forget the first time i discovered it and how i felt whilst listening to it, as it inspired me to pick up my...
2492 thumb Marty perry added to a forum topic: Future Lessons
Hi Duke,   How about a lesson for "You'd Better Change Your Ways" from your album: Swing. Thanks, Marty
Duke Chuck gillis added to a forum topic: feedback on past lessons ?
Thanks Mike, Man that is great stuff, can't imagine I'll ever master it, but I'm sure I'll really enjoy the journey.  Chuck
409 thumb Mike caren added to a forum topic: feedback on past lessons ?
Hi Chuck Agreed --- Duke's Swingin' the Blues / Swingin' with Lucy Mae is a great series of lessons.  Here's a link to Duke's Comping Lesson...
Duke Chuck gillis added to a forum topic: feedback on past lessons ?
Hi Duke, I recently singed up and enjoy your lessons, during my initial research into the site, I received two free lessons, one of witch, was your rendition of "Swingin with Lucy...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Texas Flood Soloing
Hello Friends, This week we are Working on soloing on Texas Flood. Instead of doing a set solo I have chosen to show you a number of riffs that fit in the style of the song. I use...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Little Walter Style Slow Blues Second Verse Breakdown
Hey Boyd You're looking very dapper indeed! The really good thing is that you're making some excellent sounds including your tone, bends, and tonguing effects. The most obvious...
6 thumb Duke robillard added to a forum topic: Future Lessons
Hi Perry, That would be a good one and a natural for me. I'll put it on the list! Duke
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Texas Flood Intro
Hi Mike D, I would ask around locally for a good teacher. It always helps when starting to have someone who can work directly with you. That's my best advice. Thanks, Duke
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Texas Flood Intro
Yes Steve, That is the original version with Fenton Robinson on guitar. Duke
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Texas Flood Intro
Hi Mike, Thank you! I am happy that it is helping you. Please help us spread the word! Thanks, Duke
7 thumb Corey harris left a comment on: God Don't Never Change Right and Left Hand Technique
@ tim stark...thanks!  looking forward to seeing your posts here.
3982 thumb Perry gray added to a forum topic: Future Lessons
Hi Duke,Would love to have a lesson and breakdown of your tune "Too Hot to Handle". Love it!  :)Just new to Sonic Junction and I'm lovin' it.Cheers man,Perry
Corey Tim stark left a comment on: God Don't Never Change Right and Left Hand Technique
nice patch.  
666 thumb Steve h left a comment on: Too Tight Bass and Intro
Oh cool a rag! Very nice.   Steve
666 thumb Steve h left a comment on: Texas Flood Intro
Thanks Duke,   Here's one I found on YT. Is this the Fenton Robinson version?
Icon missing thumb Kurtis left a comment on: Catfish Blues Lesson 4
Well, I don't play guitar. But I've tried to learn this song on uke by watching your videos. I can't do some of the low riffs on the uke.  What do you think?  
Duke Mike dergance left a comment on: Texas Flood Intro
Duke You are way ahead of me. I'm 58 and just getting back into guitar. I had a year of lessons back in high school. What is the best method for me to learn the guitar again? Any...
409 thumb Mike caren added to a forum topic: Open Mic - Feb 14th to Feb...
NEW DATES --- Open Mic at Sonic Junction, Feb 14th - Feb 24th It's time for Open Mic! We're having our 5th Sonic Junction Open Mic on Feb 14th.  Open Mic is a time to share your...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: Texas Flood Intro
Hello Folk, This week we are learning the intro for Texas Flood and then we go over playing behind the voice and soloing. Next week we will work on some different aspects of...
6 thumb Duke robillard added to a forum topic: Set Up For Blues Guitar
Hello Guys, Regarding Strat pickups, I alwaya recommend Lindy Fralin or Seymour Duncan pickups. For a fatter sound the Fralin blues specials produce a bigger sound which is nice...
758 thumb Michael hattem added to a forum topic: Set Up For Blues Guitar
I use different gauges on each of my guitars. My Telecaster, which I use mostly for country and 60s soul, has .9s on it. My Epiphone Sheraton, which I use for 335-type blues, has...
Duke Scott nowlan added to a forum topic: Set Up For Blues Guitar
Guys, I am currently playing a strat with Fender Custom Shop '54 pickups.  Looking for ideas on other pickups for another strat I'm putting together.  The 54s are very weak single...
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Texas Flood Chords
Steve H, Good job on it so far. Sounds like you have it together already! I could see how Texas Flood  would be an "anthem" in Austin easily! Duke
751 thumb Buddy b. left a comment on: Little Walter Style Slow Blues First Verse Breakdown
Jerry, thanks so much for the note by note breakdown on this.  I find that very helpful for where I'm at and when starting a new tune.  The on-line tabs are not always accurate...
409 thumb Mike caren left a comment on: Texas Flood Chords
Hi Peter --- good catch.  Yes, you're exactly right. My apologies for the error.  I've updated the chord chart  
666 thumb Steve h left a comment on: Texas Flood Chords
Cool lesson Duke!  Get "Free Bird" level of requests playing in Austin for this one...   Guess I should learn it... Thanks, Steve
6 thumb Duke robillard left a comment on: Texas Flood Chords
Hi Scott, Yeah, Fenton was BAD! Glad you're able to get the lessons from Japan! Thanks, Duke 
Duke Scott nowlan left a comment on: Texas Flood Chords
Great lesson!  Getting it from Ibaracki, Japan thanks to the internet.  A little bit of home.  Happy New Year all !
Duke Scott nowlan left a comment on: Texas Flood Chords
I dig Fenton Robinson!
 
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