The Builder's Bench

Chord melody problem

It Could Happen to You

Sadowsky Ends Archtop Production

Frank Vignola Course - no Fingerings

Dell Arte/Stringphonic Basic 503 Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Only with the diagnosis of course ;) and even then it'll depend on the kind of x-ray. Cartilage doesn't necessarily show up very well in a traditional one. In France it'd be better to ask for a...

Knee - not shoulder.

In case anybody needs a reminder of the forum rule that you should always ignore Ragman. Otherwise you'll regret without exceptions.

Chord melody problem

I know. But it's not whether WE know but whether the unwitting novice to chord melody knows, which I doubt. And I'm not sure if describing it the way you did would actually enlighten him much either.

Chord melody problem

I suspect they will always be available exclusively in Japan until Terada decide to stop making them, perhaps under a different brandname...

Sadowsky Ends Archtop Production

Check where he got it, and then ask yourself how they serve the wine in those places :cool: Or maybe it's just (also) because the guitar used here is not a dread, or maybe even the fact flatwounds...

Recording my acoustic updated with version with IRs.

Preach. Not sure I’m all that qualified, but funny you mention violin. I’ve got two buddies I routinely refer classical students to when I’m out of my depth (my weakness is rep, so gifted high...

Bebop Technique

Making mechanical changes is a bit like changing your posture when you walk. It’s hard to change something you’re not really supposed to be focusing on consciously all the time anyway. I usually...

Bebop Technique

But does he explain why certain subs are what they are? Sorry, I'm insistent about this! No one's fault here if he doesn't, of course :-)

Chord melody problem

There are different textures for chord melody. Putting a chord on every note is often referred to as block chord texture. What works best for chord melody is of course using a variety of textures and...

Chord melody problem

Honestly, just Dorian and Phrygian.

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

Personally, I don't look at guitars as an investment. So many better ways you can invest your money. That being said, if you buy quality guitars, they tend to hold some value. So if you are ever in...

Buying guitars as an investment

Sebastian Muller in Berlin is playing some of the best traditional lap-style tricone in the world right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDpLpZ3ziTU ...

1920‘s/30‘s JAZZ players using Resonator guitars ?

I think the point is that if you play long enough you will likely try every fingering system out there. You will end up with your own way of doing it that won’t feel like a system. But you got to...

Frank Vignola Course - no Fingerings

When people talk of a chord under every note, they are usually referring to the Robert Conti material. He explicitly states he is trying to train your mind and your fingers with that approach. He...

Chord melody problem

Guitar love is fickle. No one guitar will hold your heart forever. But when it does, you make your best music. Get the one you clicked with. That is a great way to begin any romance. Sent...

Help me make a decision: semi-hollow or small hollow body?

What not to do on a gig

naming chords?

Buying guitars as an investment

Would like some advice on improving reading from Real Book

Favorite jazz musician pairings?

Bebop Technique

notating 7/4 and 4/7 chords

What's The Answer?

Younger guitarists are discovering the joys of having a jazz box. Good!

Another way to look at the fingerboard

how to fix string alignment

I'm now fluent in every key

Modified Gibson Johnny Smith