It seems to me that you play two different versions of the last part (from the 4. cord) of verse 7, Dennis. The version you play in the introduction of the series, and in the beginning of the lesson for 7 and 8 verse, sounds to me to be different than what you explain in the breakdown and in the practise loop. I really struggle hearing what you do, but it doesn't sound like you play what you explain...
BTW: Great series for anyone who wish to improve their bending precision!
YES - thank you for brining to my attention! I appreciate you telling me, because I never write out my songs until AFTER I improvise them. I have a framework and an indea of what I want to do melodically, but allow myself to improvise them and then break it down for the videos, which allows the magic to happen for the song. Sorry I got that phrase incorrect, haha!
In the Song (and the Intro of this Breakdown), this is what is ACTUALLY played before hitting the 4b (4blow):
2d 3d" 2d 3d' 2d 3d' 3d" 2d
d = draw b = blow ' = half step bend " = whole step bend
The breakdown has a different phrasing of these notes (as I explain in the video obviously).
Yes practising each lick and verse at lower speed is definately something I will do more of. It will help me figure out both rythmic stuff like triplets, but also to nail the bends.
Thanks again! Sonic Junction is the best tool for those who wants to improve their blues harmonica skills
Hey Dennis! This is my take on "Buffle off to Shuffalo on a rainy sunday afternoon i Norway. I have had much struggle with the tripplets in second verse, and the timing in the guitar solo. I think I have improved much in the timing bit, but nailing those tripplets seems to be a life long quest :-). Sorry for the terrible sound quality, I have plans for an uppgrade in tchnical equipment.
Nice job, thanks for uploading this! First of all, I appreciate your effort with this, I can tell you worked on piecing this together. Nice work!
For the timing with triplets and a few of the more complex phrases, I would just suggest practicing it slowed down a little bit. You can play at this speed, but working on the exact timimg and nuances sometimes can help if you do it slower at first just to make sure you can get it all down correctly and then take it more full speed once the phrasing and timing is down. It may feel like you're taking a step back doing that, but it is actually taking it to the next phase of your playing that way.
The only other thing I would say right now is the 3 draw should be bent a half-step most of the time in this song. Sometimes you bend it, but most times it is just not bent quite enough. But that is just working on bending, which is something you can do in small doses every day.
Yes practising each lick and verse at lower speed is definately something I will do more of. It will help me figure out both rythmic stuff like triplets, but also to nail the bends.
Thanks again! Sonic Junction is the best tool for those who wants to improve their blues harmonica skills
It seems to me that you play two different versions of the last part (from the 4. cord) of verse 7, Dennis. The version you play in the introduction of the series, and in the beginning of the lesson for 7 and 8 verse, sounds to me to be different than what you explain in the breakdown and in the practise loop. I really struggle hearing what you do, but it doesn't sound like you play what you explain...
BTW: Great series for anyone who wish to improve their bending precision!
YES - thank you for brining to my attention! I appreciate you telling me, because I never write out my songs until AFTER I improvise them. I have a framework and an indea of what I want to do melodically, but allow myself to improvise them and then break it down for the videos, which allows the magic to happen for the song. Sorry I got that phrase incorrect, haha!
In the Song (and the Intro of this Breakdown), this is what is ACTUALLY played before hitting the 4b (4blow):
2d 3d" 2d 3d' 2d 3d' 3d" 2d
d = draw b = blow ' = half step bend " = whole step bend
The breakdown has a different phrasing of these notes (as I explain in the video obviously).
Thank for the input, Dennis!
Yes practising each lick and verse at lower speed is definately something I will do more of. It will help me figure out both rythmic stuff like triplets, but also to nail the bends.
Thanks again! Sonic Junction is the best tool for those who wants to improve their blues harmonica skills
Nice job, thanks for uploading this! First of all, I appreciate your effort with this, I can tell you worked on piecing this together. Nice work!
For the timing with triplets and a few of the more complex phrases, I would just suggest practicing it slowed down a little bit. You can play at this speed, but working on the exact timimg and nuances sometimes can help if you do it slower at first just to make sure you can get it all down correctly and then take it more full speed once the phrasing and timing is down. It may feel like you're taking a step back doing that, but it is actually taking it to the next phase of your playing that way.
The only other thing I would say right now is the 3 draw should be bent a half-step most of the time in this song. Sometimes you bend it, but most times it is just not bent quite enough. But that is just working on bending, which is something you can do in small doses every day.
GOOD WORK - thanks!!
Thank for the input, Dennis!
Yes practising each lick and verse at lower speed is definately something I will do more of. It will help me figure out both rythmic stuff like triplets, but also to nail the bends.
Thanks again! Sonic Junction is the best tool for those who wants to improve their blues harmonica skills
My attempt at playing this tune.. the last verse is very challenging.