I beleive the turn arounds need more work. This is a standard blues progression 1 4 5, yes? I love the chords to fill this out. I understand this is the Freddy Green style, yes? Love it.
Here is my low tech overdub of the melody over the chords from lesson 1. The backing track is unfortunately louder than i would have liked but the Misses is after me to go to the Xmas craft fair so i won't have time to redo it right away.
Again it isnt perfect. Seems evertime i try to record it i'm flubbing at least one line. Practice practice.
Next i'll look into soloing which should be very interesting for me.
I've been wanting to tackle this for a while now. It isn't perfect but its a start. I was able to play the melody along with this but my gear isn't capable to double tracking. I'll stick to guitar. thanks.
Loads of fun and will try upoading a melody and improvings at some point.
Here i did two versus. The first is as instructed. The second is with a run down from the root on the D string leading to the 4. This is what i hear listening to the track. It may be Jimmy Rodgers on gtr doing the run down that i am hearing.
As you say there are many ways that this has been done but we must keep in mind what was on the track back in 1953 (according to Mike Leadbitter and Neil Slaven's "1943-1966 Blues Records"), upright bass, gtr, harp, drums and pno.
Glad we've connected. Love Django. I hope to come back to this lesson when time alows to work on the Db#11. I have a show today and it may get busy close to the holidays.
Here is my attempt at the backing track. I haven't yet studied the lesson on solo over the B section, so here i'm basically noodling. The big thing here for me is hearing the changes. It's been a long time since i've tested myself in this way. Lots more work to do.
I'm going to an F major (root on A string) at the 3/6 (Cm7/F7). It feels right and seems to work. I think i remember you mentioning this. correct me if i'm wrong.
Getting my audio interface to balance the playback and live was a challenge. The backing track is going though my stereo. I have a mic picking up both the backing track and my live sound. Hope its ok.
I tried playing the chords over your opening solo and it seems the solo has some extra measures in it. When you say "second A", i am already well into the 2nd A in the chords. I went back and checked the chords and i am playing them correct. Can you check for me.
I tried recording this but i'm having issues with my equipment which is frustrating my progression.
The root Db being the 4 chord in the key of Ab, and #11 would be the G (high Estring 3rd fret). .
With Db9b5, the b9 is the D#(Bstring 4th fret) and the b5 the G (high Estring 3rd fret).
I understand a bit about chord building but it is more math for me and takes a while to figure out, but i understand i really should pay more attention to it.
Thanks Duke
I hear ya, never stop and never let'em see ya sweat, if that possible under a gazillion lights.
I had to move on before finisihing this series to Jumpin Blues as the guys want to do it at our New Years show.
Still rough but its all there.
Cheers
Steve
I beleive the turn arounds need more work. This is a standard blues progression 1 4 5, yes? I love the chords to fill this out. I understand this is the Freddy Green style, yes? Love it.
STeve
Thanks Duke. I posted the melody with a backing track over on lesson 2.
Cheers
Steve
Hi Duke
Here is my low tech overdub of the melody over the chords from lesson 1. The backing track is unfortunately louder than i would have liked but the Misses is after me to go to the Xmas craft fair so i won't have time to redo it right away.
Again it isnt perfect. Seems evertime i try to record it i'm flubbing at least one line. Practice practice.
Next i'll look into soloing which should be very interesting for me.
Cheers
Steve
Hi Duke
I've been wanting to tackle this for a while now. It isn't perfect but its a start. I was able to play the melody along with this but my gear isn't capable to double tracking. I'll stick to guitar. thanks.
Loads of fun and will try upoading a melody and improvings at some point.
Cheers, Merry Christmas to you and your Family.
Steve
Hi Duke
Here i did two versus. The first is as instructed. The second is with a run down from the root on the D string leading to the 4. This is what i hear listening to the track. It may be Jimmy Rodgers on gtr doing the run down that i am hearing.
As you say there are many ways that this has been done but we must keep in mind what was on the track back in 1953 (according to Mike Leadbitter and Neil Slaven's "1943-1966 Blues Records"), upright bass, gtr, harp, drums and pno.
This is an incredibly powerful song.
Cheers
Steve
I'm gonna steal your bewitched bothered and bewildered and maybe even the Flinestones licks.
Thanks Again Duke.
Thanks Duke!
Glad we've connected. Love Django. I hope to come back to this lesson when time alows to work on the Db#11. I have a show today and it may get busy close to the holidays.
Cheers
Steve
Hi Duke
Are we talking about the same upload. Comlete. Altho i am not copying.
Hi Duke
This will be a great go to for me. I sent you a video using the backing track at solo ln 1. I'm still working on the solo over the bridge.
Cheers
Steve
Duke
Did your Epi LP Pro need any work or was it basically good to go right out of the box so to speak?
Steve
Hey Duke
Here is my attempt at the backing track. I haven't yet studied the lesson on solo over the B section, so here i'm basically noodling. The big thing here for me is hearing the changes. It's been a long time since i've tested myself in this way. Lots more work to do.
I'm going to an F major (root on A string) at the 3/6 (Cm7/F7). It feels right and seems to work. I think i remember you mentioning this. correct me if i'm wrong.
Getting my audio interface to balance the playback and live was a challenge. The backing track is going though my stereo. I have a mic picking up both the backing track and my live sound. Hope its ok.
Comments Welcome.
Steve
Duke, Yes, the rhythm track is great. I'm just now worked a fix to my equipment (A/V) issues and will be working on your rhythm track.
HI Duke
I tried playing the chords over your opening solo and it seems the solo has some extra measures in it. When you say "second A", i am already well into the 2nd A in the chords. I went back and checked the chords and i am playing them correct. Can you check for me.
I tried recording this but i'm having issues with my equipment which is frustrating my progression.
Steve
Duke
This will be a great challenge for me. Looking forward to it.
Nice LP, is that a Pro model? I had one many years ago and I miss it.
Steve
Thanks again Duke.
Steve
Thanks Duke. It may come from living in a cold climate.
Hi Duke
The Db(#11) could also be called a Db9b5, right?
The root Db being the 4 chord in the key of Ab, and #11 would be the G (high Estring 3rd fret). .
With Db9b5, the b9 is the D#(Bstring 4th fret) and the b5 the G (high Estring 3rd fret).
I understand a bit about chord building but it is more math for me and takes a while to figure out, but i understand i really should pay more attention to it.
Steve
Thanks