@Alex...the whole story of Robert Johnson selling his soul to the devil is completely untrue.  It was invented by white journalists decades after he had died.  Eight months?  I...

@Mike...that is much better.  I can hear the lighter touch.  I think you only need to work on the phrasing of the slide.  You can listen to my version here or just go back to Blind...

Duke I have to go to New Orleans soon on a business trip. Any recommendations on clubs or local musicians I should tap into while there? Thanks! Steve PS: anyone else please...

I always thought Duke's Blues was written with Duke Ellington's inspiration in mind, but after many years of loving the song, I discovered that in 1952, (Ellington sideman) Johnny...

this song does it for me.  It is the song that stopped me in my tracks, and still does to this day.  I found this song in a used record store in the mid 80's.  I think it was on a...

Mike 1. Yes, I have internet access where I practice.  Wireless.  I think the majority of people that have internet have wireless in their home, or will 2. When I seriously...

Hi Steve Really appreciate your thoughts on how you use the iPad to practice and learn music!  I am currently thinking about an iPad / iPhone / Android application.  The first...

"Diddy Wah Diddy" by Blind Blake,  "I Want to Hold Your Hand"-Beatles, "One O'Clock Jump"-Basie, "Midnight Rambler"-Stones, "Sweet Sixteen"-B.B. King, "Hideaway"-Freddy King...

Hey Now Baby ... Professor Longhair The rhythm totally infected me ... in a good way!  I love the way he moves around the beat.  I believe it's Clarence Gatemouth Brown on guitar....

@Corey .. OK .. thanks for the feedback on tilting the slide.  It's working for me so glad to hear that you think it's good approach OK .. here's the bass and thumb together.  I...

Corey, I haven't thought about the action of the guitar!!!!!...I usually play open and standard tunings with a capo on the 2nd fret..if I avoid using it the action will result...

I NEED an electric i think i'd sound better with a lil reverb i love the blues and i'm kinda broke looking for a frontman and a drummer and a bass player willin 2 play any...

@ Alex - Two suggestions: raise the action on your guitar just a little bit.  Check out what I wrote to Mike above on how to do that.  Also, slow down you playing and concentrate...

@ Mike...Saw your video.  I think you idea of tilting the slide a little bit is good.  That is a big part of it - just using the slide on the strings you want to play - otherwise...

@Alex....yes, I think a small slide is much better.( Sorry, but I'm not able to listen to your video right now.  I will check it tomorrow.) That way you can change the angle...

Mike,  My favorite piece of gear is actually my iPad.  I'll explain and then tell you why I'd like a Sonic Junction App on the iPad I use this for so many applications when...

cool!

@mike - that Charleston video just made my morning.

I couldn't retune obviously in the middle of the song seeing it's all live. I have never tried to learn to play in Albert's tuning. Don't see the point really, unless you were to...

you are very welcome!

Hy Mike I'm not ahead of you....we're all students here and we are at the same level...^__^...I've started studyin this tune I think in july 2011 but I haven't put much effort on...

Bless you, Duke! Thanks for ALL the music and knowedge you've shared with us through the years. 

Thanks!

Thank you!

Thanks Bill, I really appreciate it! Duke

Thank YOU Steve! Duke

Great video Alex!  I always enjoy seeing your videos.  You're ahead of me as usual!  I'm still working on getting the bass and meldoy to behave together.   I had an issue with the...

$100 dollar lesson people!  This one alone.  Thanks Duke! Steve

This is a great tune. I've listened to it for years and could never quite figure it all out..or even very much. So, thanks for going through it in detail. Your lessons are...

Yeah... I really like this feel. I have even oplayed it on many tunes myself but it's ncie to step back from yourself a bit and hear it and dissect it and remember some of the...