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I'm trying not to. It's difficult :-)

+1 Just look at this thread.

Fully agree. But - politics are not just discussions and empty words. Here in Europe, we don't have school shootings. So you may understand...

Personally, I'd stop messing around with it and just play the tune. Which is definitely clunky, by the way. No question about that.

I think theory is god's gift to those who have nothing better to do. You can talk about it all day long and still find it intriguing. It's amazing!

I don't know why, you can look it up in a dictionary and find out in a few seconds.

if you go through Allan’s scales it’s quite interesting how many of them are similar to Barry Harris scales. Anyway I think the idea that...

no one was ever saying this as far as I can see. I can’t think of a single person on any of the threads who was actually taking this stance. I...

What are you doing here on this guitarist forum? Do you want to teach guitarists theory? The fact that you keep reminding yourself how great your...

The playing is nice too!

I think EVH was mad at theory for this song. The horror begins about the 1:00 mark... what comes in sounding like someone stepping on a bagpipe is...

Yes, that is LCS-2 Larry Coryell. Here is mine (pickguard and pickups are not original).

Hi All. There’s been a lot of work going on, moving and setting up the new workshop. I wasn’t prepared for how much work. Although I’ve been...

What compels you to say he 'didn't use it' when we know for a fact he studied it and knew it, and his playing follows it? That's ridiculous. It's...

I appreciate the thoughtful reply. Since I've read all of Jazz Theory by Levine and Nettles & Graf -- without ever thinking about this set of...

Howard Roberts Guitar Compendium-section IX 'Essential Theory For guitarists'. Elements: An essential musical tool Scales Intervals Arpeggios...

It was more about hand positioning and interest. A 4-year-old child and the theory is probably absurd. I know a lot about it because my wife...

+1 for Hall of Fame. Alas, mine died.

Right, as noted in the article. And he (Coryell) actually played it--at least on the road.

EVH knew the theory but didn't use it. I mean, he got his theoretical knowledge while studying at school, then he doesn't mess with his head....

"I already love the sound of this guitar." That sure sounds like a reason just to leave it alone.

Ask ten guitarists about reverb units and you'll get thirteen opinions. I use the Hall of Fame with my 5E3 clone. Sounds fine. I like just a...

Heres a clip of the guitar today. I just joined and saw this post. I had alot of work done on this thing and im not sure if im going to keep it or...

I'm going to write kinda long and then give this thread a rest for a while; I've two exciting new musical projects getting started this April....

Nah... it really depends on what type of reverb you want. I usually use whatever is onboard my amp. I like Fender style reverb so the Syrmon...

The electro harmonix Holy Grail used to be the gold standard reverb pedal. I have no idea what the modern pedal world has to offer.

yes

Bass on the bottom, treble on top is the general formula for full range sound reinforcement systems for all the reasons described. But sound...

First off, if sounds very pretty, and I liked how you kept the rhythm going. I think it would be easier on you if you weren’t jumping back and...

Cort also makes some interesting electric nylons with narrower necks.

Good job! You had a steady beat and didn't go rubato, the sign that the player doesn't know their material. You're definitely heading in the right...

You have some real beauties there Omph. Enjoy them.. JD

Controls under pickguard?

y’all sucked me in. Blond vs burst.

Hardly a week goes by without finding out about another great musician on this forum..:smile-new: I'm hooked ! Watching all the other streams and...

If I understand this, and I may not, it relates to the equal temperament scale, if I'm using that term correctly. Most players are aware that the...

If you were trying to reduce the exposed thumbwheel threads, are taller saddles, ebony or rosewood readily available ? Is this the easiest fix ? I...

Wow, any demo vids please? Prelude to Suite 1 would be special.

Last comment, maybe you should change your user name to oofalosychosis. :cool: glwts!

Bro, that Cherry Burst is my favorite color ever, surpassing the Viceroy Brown. The color reminds me of Marco’s Heritage DA New Yorker, which is also...

Omph, The one on the left is a 2005. The one on the right is a 2002. They are VERY different guitars. The 05 is heavier with a thicker top. It...

I think there was a Larry Cornell model.

All good. Worthy tangent.

I need to dig into Bill's catalog a little deeper, didn't mean to detract from your sale.

I don't know if your definitions are correct or not. Things can go awry when the lingo of the note and pitch worlds collide like so: You tune your...

Hell yeah his stuff with bill Doggett is awesome a really raw. I’ve spent a lot of time transcribing tracks from Glide On also. Gotta be one of...

Took me forever to find his 2 lps as a leader on Prestige, Glide On and Enough Said in the pre ebay days. Cost me too but worth it. Iirc his brother...

Jennings!

That Butler or Jennings?

I didn't know who he was so I looked him up on wikipedia. It says he's 25 and learned guitar from his dad starting at age 4. Those 2 facts alone...

Here's that Calliope for sale on Reverb:...

yes. it's the original Eastman case

I had a listen to the Miles studio version and I think your changes sound ok. The only thing I would change is to keep bar 5 as F half dim, (=...

I almost stopped playing Classical because of neck and arm pain. So I got this support, to see if it helps. For me, I do think it helps because my...

The Corts were really good guitars. I had opportunities to try a couple and they had great playability, as good as any guitar. I used to see used...

Jimmy, I work long hours, so in a few words...... What pulled me in first about the intro was the fact that our friend Mikko was playing it, and I...

Yes, well, it's precisely those who've been steeped in rules who say screw the rules!

An example is EVH said screw the rules play what sounds good. So people like to say he knew no theory. Yet he studied music at Pasadena city...

I'm not familiar enough with this tune to comment on bar 5. Theoretically there's not much wrong with Bb7b9 to EbM7 so maybe it's something to do...

Apparently, I can't define note and interval correctly, but, yet, I know a fair amount of theory. I have read and understood Levine and Nettles and...

Anyone going the standard music theory route must get the standard music theory definitions of note and interval correct (this means learning to read...

I agree, it's out of date now. But it has to be said quite a few people found it useful in its day. Personally, I started with Bert Weedon's Play In...

I'm not arguing that chords in the MB book sound good. I'm just saying in 2023 it's a pretty poor entry into playing jazz, given the options...

Great solo by Wynton!

It's a red herring. All terms don't need to be specified to the n'th degree or it annuls the entire system. That's bs. That's like saying you don't...

Welcome! Have you seen the recent interview with Chris Mirabella, by Michael Watts? He explains his "split cat-eye" design, which makes a bit...

Oh yeah , that's good , I like that ..... Many thanks both

My .02cents.....Luthiers will disagree, but If you love the sound already, I wouldn't touch it.! (if it ain't broke...) FWIW, I've been trying...

Bob and Alice are in an external learning environment (school) doing their home work. In their physics class they were introduced to scalars (time,...

I like the rainbow stain on the fretboard.

Yes. You mentioned that you know how to do it so, go for it! Dead easy!

Yup! I have watched and studied a lot of Holdsworth's stuff. I was curious which group of players/theorists Christian would classify him as. He knows...

Beautify is in the eye of beholder, but design (how lines flow and create the feeling of tension and resolution), is not. Your designs are stunning....

Is the jazz listener interested in how much the jazz musician has learned about jazz theory?

jazz theory or theory?

It's more or less like those who learned jazz by ear/old school/...the end result counts.

Yes. But know that Jerry assumes when you even pick up the book that you have enough ear/hand coordination that you are hearing and placing the notes...

This note vs pitch thing confuses me. I can read, so I know that an F is also an E#, and a Gbb. But, although I'm far from a great player, I...

He's 63 and has almost 50 years experience on jazz organ. He says he still works the theory in practice, it doesn't go away, but that he wants to be...

This is very optimistic.

Ok. So there comes a time when they don't think about the theory so much anymore.

If noone is pushing that anymore then great.

Id like to comment on the CNC comments. I recently sold and retired from a CNC millwork, casegoods , industrial enclosures and subassemblies...

Btw, the intro doesn't suck at all. edit: i know what you did there. its good.

A different set of burst and blonde :smile-new:

Who specifically on the forum has ever said this?

Holdsworth is theory to the extreme. But not exclusion of ear/intuition/musicality. Everyone likes to push the idea that they're exclusive of each...

I have a Bergonzi book that emphasizes 4 note cells. Do you think it's worthwhile using some of my time to just work through these cells over the...

Allan is kind of a funny one. His main musical influences were afaik Coltrane and Debussy, but he name checked Jimmy Raney and when he started off he...

No, I'm not trying to break down logic using semantics to push a dishonest narrative like you are.

My teacher, one of the best jazz organists in the world, says he's always used theory but works it until he can play intuitively in performance. I...

I'm not exactly familiar with AH's work. But maybe it would be good to know his early interest in music. Who was his idol role model in his young...

What years are those Joe? I kinda like the one on the left more.

I'd like to hear the same exact thing but with a heavier pick.

I think I get your drift, but a specific example would really help me understand.

It would be best to follow the learning process of some famous artist and ask him about the importance of theory in his jazz playing. Was the theory...

But, my heart still skips a beat for a Nicely done Vintage Sunburst. Thats why, you gotta have two..

More like the last category

I'm years late on this...but looking to get a hard case for my byrdland. How's the neck fit in your hiscox? Would you risk an airplane with it?

You know, I was never really enamored with Natural Guitars. And then, this one happened..

i have an ebony bridge on a laminated archtop it is a full length single foot design but as you can see , it is not making contact with the...

It is absolutely gorgeous! GLWTS

Thanks I get it now. I like to hyper-focus on one specific example, then when I actually play I can mess around and explore and expand on...

Blues gets the crowd going.

Where would a player like Allan Holdsworth fall into this discussion? He clearly knows theory but has his own way of approaching it based his own...

From the original photo, the wheels were gold plated, but much of the plating has worn off. That's not a new bridge. It's also not an L5 bridge. ...

I really wish I spoke German to get the most out of these lessons.

It may say GM7 in the book (and on that video) but that's not how it's used. GM7 (top note 2nd string D) after that high Bb sucks. It does NOT sound...

It's a big band end-of-chorus lick. Play it chunky, 4 strong beats each bar, and you'll hear it. Bring out the treble on the Ab7#9. If you think...

Oh, right. No, don't hit that C# until you pass the bar line. And that C# is there to create movement, it's not an obligation, so if you can...

Hi All: Some pictures below to (please) stop the nonsense about thr LGB300 and PM200 having 4.5” bodies. Also, the pickup cavity pic of my LGB300...

Theoretically we have a responsibility to listen to each other and come up with solutions. However my expectations of that responsibility being taken...

The guitar is currently in Canada. It can be shipped to a U.S. address from within the U.S., or directly from Canada. :smile-new:

Honestly I wasn't prescribing anything that specific, just to have an aural awareness of the change and to be solidly "inside" the chord on beat one...

Bill, This is a poor photo. I cannot tell you if the wheels are gold plated or brass or….. There does appear to be a threaded insert the post...

Hello everyone, guess who's there! I am Emanuele Faggion, the luthier that builds the guitars above. I have been sent here by the traffic in my...

Single notes represent several pitches, so perhaps you meant to write, "if they don't call a single pitch by several note names"

Sorry missing the link from mahogany necks to politics. Let others have their own politics. Let others have their own religion, or lack there...

I was actually suggesting that for only the self taught by ear folks, and not that they already know it but that the application of a relationship...

I tried a bunch of these for my ES125 thinline and found the Sageworks A-Frame worked best. But the suction cups were not 100% reliable and...

You're the one who's using logic that of a monkey. That's false that people aren't using theory if they don't call a single note by several names. ...

Speaking of Wes….3-weeks ago he would have turned 100! 6 March 1923…. Tom

I don't think I asked my question right. Are you suggesting to hit the change 2 beats before it comes? on the 3? I used an arpeggio as the phrase...

I didn't know citizen74 outside of his posts on here.Really sorry to hear he passed away.He always seemed to be positive,polite and friendly with his...

If I hadn't already bought an Eastman AR810CE, I'd be all over this. Is that an Eastman case?

Can you tell if the wheels are gold plated? they should be on an L5. As others have said, first make sure that the bridge is mating up properly...

Allan, I noticed that situation when I first received the guitar. I scratched my head for a few days but then forgot about it. But then I read in...

I agree -- I find the Dynarette cushion is too high but the NeckUp is easily adjustable. You can use it on either leg. It comes in three versions,...

... only since we came down out of the trees, Jimmy; where have you been?

For each of those measures you have 8 notes, but dividing them into groups of 4, you can have a better chance at keeping the speed of thought and the...

unfortunately not. :(

Ok, that is not exactly close to Europe/Czech Rep :)

I have been using this on my Manouche guitars as I cannot bring myself to drill holes in them for a strap: Amazon.com Not very expensive but it...

Hello... I'm located in framingham ma 01701

From earlier this month at Chris' Jazz Cafe with Peter Bernstein, a romp through Barry Harris' 'Apache' (Cherokee changes).

Hello, where is the beauty located, please? Jaroslav

That's why I believe that jazz theory should be used as much as a given jazz player needs. Of course, the basics of the jazz theory - yes. But do I...

I play flamenco and classical as well as other styles of guitar and have been through many types of guitar supports. By far, my favorite is the...

What kind? An Ergoplay wouldn't work if it's for like a slim solid-body guitar e.g. a Fender.