Mike Caren

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Boxed Up Third Chorus Breakdown Nov 08, 2014

Hi Dennis --- I love this chorus. Your bending and use of distorted notes is beautiful!

I'm a beginner, so still getting some of these techniques down.  Do you have any tips for how to blow bend the 7th hole while tongue blocking?  

I'm getting pretty comfortable tongue block bending the 5th and 6th holes --- but the blow bend on the 7th hole is giving me trouble.  

Thanks for the help.

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling Nov 08, 2014

Hi - thanks!!

Bending on the 5 draw and 7 blow is similar, aside from the fact that 7 blow is higher pitched. Meaning that both of these notes DO bend, but only bend a little bit. The 6 draw bends more. When you bend notes that are higher pitched, it id done a little closer to the front of your mouth....and remember - it only bends a little bit. Thanks

Paul W
Paul W Nov 09, 2014

Mike, I've been working on this part as well.  I'm finding it's a tight seal on the 7, tongue forward & sort of saying "thwee or thway"  mid-tongue is pressing upward and compressing/restricing the airflow against the roof of the mouth.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Boxed Up First Chorus Breakdown Nov 04, 2014

Hi Rob --- Dave Gross (who's in the performance video with Dennis) made a backing track for this lesson.  You can play the backing track by clicking on the floating play button in the upper right corner of your screen (just under the webcam recorder and above the "add to practice list" button).  

Enjoy!

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: You Got To Move Rhythm and Melody Oct 31, 2014

Awesome Carlos!  Sounds great --- and really inspiring.  It's a cool tune and your play it really well.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Chicago Shuffle Verse 1 - I and IV Chord Oct 30, 2014

Hi Brian --- welcome back and sorry for the confusion.  

Yes, what you are experiencing is how we designed Sonic Junction.  The reason why the subscription box pops up is that you have previously taken your two free lessons --- so when you try and take this one, it is being counted as your third lesson --- and that is why we are asking you to join with a paying membership.  I can understand how it could be confusing and apologize for that.

The goal for the two free lessons is to allow people to check out the lessons and see if they are a good match in terms of what the Artist teaches and how they are teaching it. 

I hope the explanation helps and feel free to contact me directly through the Contact Us page if you have further questions.

http://www.sonicjunction.com/contact-us

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: I'm Confessin' A Section Chord Melody Oct 29, 2014

Awesome Bruce!  Nice duet too.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: I'm Confessin' 2nd A Section Melody Oct 29, 2014

Hi Steve --- beautiful.  It's a great melody and you play it really well. Love those last couple bars.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: I'm Confessin' A Section Chord Melody Oct 17, 2014

Absolutely beautiful Duke!!  I just love how you mix the chords and melody together --- with a chord fragment or two for good measure.  Great stuff!

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You Chord Melody Oct 15, 2014

Beautiful.  I really love the chord melody too --- this is one of my favorites.  You play it very well.

Nice guitar too.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Boxed Up Intro & Performance Oct 11, 2014

Hi Jussi --- yes, exactly.  A Harp in the Key of B --- 3rd position.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Jumpin' Blues Lesson 4 Oct 03, 2014

Hi John --- we don't have tab for this lesson.  That said, we can make some.  Is there a particular section / run-through that you're looking for?

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Romance in the Dark 2nd Chorus of Solo Sep 22, 2014

Beautiful solo Duke.  Just love it.  Thanks for posting Steve and for highlighting it again Charlie.  I agree with Steve --- would love to learn some more lines / ideas like this.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Swingin' the Blues Passing Chords, Intros and Endings Sep 19, 2014

Cool Steve!  You make me want to learn it.  

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: How Long Blues Chords Sep 18, 2014

Hi Jeff --- yes, I agree that it sounds like a Bb triad at 8:55.  

Another thing I've noticed about Duke is that he will sometimes intuitively voice certain strings louder than others.  Meaning, he may play a three note chord --- but two of the notes will be more pronounced.  Duke's right hand technique and touch is really amazing and in my opinion an important part of his playing --- i.e. it's not just the chord, but how that chord is played.  I see similar things in Corey's playing as well.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: How Long Blues Chords Sep 18, 2014

Hi Jeff --- I can help too (I help with the tab / chords for Duke's lessons).  

To make sure we give you the right answer --- can you let me know the video timecode?  --- thanks.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Careless Love Backing Track Sep 09, 2014

Hi Boyd --- thanks for the question.  Rick plays the intro a bit differently for the backing track, but it is the same song form (i.e. the intro that Jerry teaches will work with what Rick plays).  

I hope that helps and if you have further questions, please let us know. 

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Preaching Blues Main Riff Sep 05, 2014

Great tune and amazing run-through!  I'm looking forward to learning this one.  Thanks Corey.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Chitlins Con Carne Lesson 4 Sep 04, 2014

Hi Steve --- Awesome!  Love those double stops --- especially that one around1:15.  You got a nice relaxed groove going.  

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Eddie Taylor Bad Boy Solo Sep 04, 2014

Very true -- and Vinny, love that visual of riding back in the saddle.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Careless Love Solo Breakdown Aug 23, 2014

Hi Boyd --- we have a backing track for Careless Love and Chicago Shuffle coming in the next couple weeks.  I agree --- this is a great tune and I love the way Jerry and Rick play it.

Mike Caren
Mike Caren commented on: Too Hot to Handle Chords and Bassline Aug 19, 2014

Hi Perry --- sorry for the delay.  We've updated the tab to show the vocal fills.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

 
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