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Back when I wrote this song in 2012 I was still living in Pittsburgh, composing a lot, and getting ready to move to NYC. This composition was performed a few times by one of my trios in New York, but...
Some of the things that I appreciate about Conti are: 1. His chords are never "finger busters" stretching across 6 or 7 frets. They are ALL playable and very doable in context with slow,...
I like the charango too. It's so tiny but can be really loud. Picked one up in Chile, and have used it on a bunch of recordings. If you play guitar it's super easy to figure out the neck. Strumming...
I only play 10 note scales. I don't discriminate against that much maligned 4th on a major. I think it sounds fine.
Thanks to everybody for your replies so far. Thank you especially for the few who have helped clarify what I'm asking: I'm looking for practice techniques to deal with the technical limitations...
Great advice, the variable power was one of the main reasons that I got the BCA.
Interesting, I had a similar issue with the BCA, with or without the various tone capsules. Just sounded a little muddled to my ears. Ended up selling the whole kit ‘n’ kaboodle and getting me a...
I think 'How High the Moon' might be the second of the '16 Bar Sequences' (Lesson 23, Sequence 9)...
No, roughly 5 lbs / 2.3 kg, depending on the individual piece. Stage Natural Amber - Cordoba Guitars
Hooray, a tune to play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf6yOfszc8o
Is Db an avoid note in this context? lol. Every note can be played as a chromatic passing note. No need to discriminate. These days my favorite note to emphasize (not passing note) is the natural...
These motorcycle discussions here are way above me. Very limited experience! When I was 16-17 I rented Honda 50’s to joyride around town. A friend let me drive his Triumph a few blocks and that was...
The few times I've played a Polytone I couldn't understand the fuss. I thought "sterile and boxy". But, to be fair, I didn't understand the control layout. I also can't think of a guitarist...
My Quintet debut at a local music festival |...
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