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1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Hello Matthew, welcome to our little guitar community! First of all, I enjoyed hearing you play and sing this song. You have a great, strong voice and a good sense of musical...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Under The Double Eagle Syncopation Detail
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Under The Double Eagle Norman’s B Part Syncopations
Yep, slow and steady wins the race!
1621 thumb Chris eldridge liked a comment:
This has been such a great lesson and a lot of fun for the whole family as they watch me still trying to master the Norman Blake "mechanism". The going is slow but it's going...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Wildwood Flower Basic Melody
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Wildwood Flower Basic Melody
Hi Mike, I notice 2 things immediately: 1) your right arm is oriented more vertically than horizontally. With that sort or orientation your wrist is barely able to contribute to...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Under The Double Eagle Simplified B Part
Thanks Kip, that means a lot! I think you’re right: Norman would do it differently every time, but that superhuman relaxed drive that he has would always be there!
1621 thumb Chris eldridge liked a comment:
Your lessons always bring a big smile to my face - I appreciate them so much on many levels. I'm not moving into this lesson quite yet because I'm still trying to get the Norman...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Old Grimes B Section Melody
Hi Chris! I also use the Bluechip TP-48 and medium gauge D’Addario Nickel Bronze strings. Sometimes a pick can develop a bad edge that can sound kind of harsh. This is true of all...
1621 thumb Chris eldridge left a comment on: Old Grimes B Section Melody
So glad that the change in string gauge seemed to help! Are you still feeling better? One thing that I notice is that when you are picking on the lower strings of the guitar, your...
Chris Bigfoot21075 added to a forum topic: Beginner/Intermediate...
Fantstic - THANKS for the tips!
Duke Thomas washington liked a comment:
I've been backtracking.  I love these Pee Wee lessons! and your words of wisdom. I don't think enough can be said about the originals and the tone and style. I'm always picking up...
Chris Allen stjohn left a comment on: Old Grimes B Section Melody
I'm not Chris nor do I play him on TV but I'm going to say that a 1946 J_45 with Nickel Bronze strings would, in my experience, be the very opposite of "harsh and loud." A J-45 of...
2171 thumb Gordi brown left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Artistic Approach
invaluable .. thanks Jerry!  
3857 thumb Charlie left a comment on: I Never Knew Jam Track
Thanks Duke and Brad - privilege to jam with you guys! Will work on a video : )
460 thumb Alan added to a forum topic: Backing Track
Hi again, Apologies if asked this question in the wrong forum on the 26th. Is there a backing track for Rick's "Lightnin" lesson. Alan
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Going To Brownsville Singing
In this video we talk about singing and how to get the best vocal performance. Sing as often as you can and don't sing with too much force or volume when you practice; this is...
6 thumb Duke robillard published a lesson: I Never Knew Jam Track
Hi Folks, This week we have the backing track for you. Four swinging choruses of rhythm to work out the melody to and two choruses for soloing. Then go back to the melody for a...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: Nature of the Blues Artistic Approach
We're re-issuing one of Jerry's most popular lessons with re-mastered video. From Jerry: In this video I address some of the key conceptual elements that are at the core of the...
2089 thumb Asbjørn added to a forum topic: Beginner/Intermediate...
I see your point. If you can afford it and bluegrass is what you want, you could test artistworks.com  Bryan Sutton has Basic guitar lessons, intermediate and advanced.  Or...
Jerry Robert fox liked a comment:
Hello Rick. Here is a new try at Nine Below Zero. Pretty much copying your version on A harp. I have used tongue block all through except in the chug fills in the solo. Have...
Chris Bigfoot21075 added to a forum topic: Beginner/Intermediate...
Hello!   I am returning to guitar after a long time off. I was mediocre at best, I could play some songs, knew chords and could use TAB, but I have no idea what I was actually...
460 thumb Alan left a comment on: Lightnin' Performance
Is there a backing track for this lesson ?
2211 thumb Mathew putman left a comment on: Fundamentals Holding the Pick and Releasing Tension
Hi Chris,  I've just started the lessons in the past week. I wanted to submit this video so you could give me some feedback. Also, I wanted to know the best way to approach the...
Jerry Dirk holtkotte liked a comment:
Hello Rick. Here is a new try at Nine Below Zero. Pretty much copying your version on A harp. I have used tongue block all through except in the chug fills in the solo. Have...
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Duke Thomas washington liked a comment:
Joined up about two weeks ago and have been way too busy going through all the back lessons to actually post a video. I can't tell you how amazing it is to learn these songs from...
2350 thumb Kip marchetti left a comment on: Under The Double Eagle Norman’s B Part Syncopations
This has been such a great lesson and a lot of fun for the whole family as they watch me still trying to master the Norman Blake "mechanism". The going is slow but it's going...
103 thumb Jerry portnoy published a lesson: 44 Blues Jam Track
We're re-issuing one of Jerry's most popular lessons with re-mastered video and updated loop points.  Be sure and check out Jerry playing 44 Blues with Eric Clapton in the...
7 thumb Corey harris published a lesson: Going To Brownsville Slide Melody
In this lesson we will discuss how to play the slide riffs in the song. It is important to keep a light touch on the strings and to keep you finger close together on your sliding...
 
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