Actually, some are and some aren't. They're just a variety of chord clusters. None have the root in the bass. Here's the fingerings I used for two hands. These go to my arrangement of part of Cherokee.
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Here's some "pandiatonic" chords with the beginning of the melody of "Giant Steps" as the the top pitches. I sent a copy of it to John McLaughlin. He said, "To say the least, your chord structures are very interesting. I have no idea how you can get this harp-like quality on the guitar. On listening, I would imagine that your work will take you into the realm of composition as opposed to the analysis and re-synthesis of existing harmonic movement, though these two aspects are closely related. In any event keep up the good work and thanks."
If you haven't checked out Ted Greene's "V-System" of organizing all possible 4-note voicings for chords it's well worth the read. It opens up new territory in one's chordal thinking.
"V" stands for "voicing group," and there's 14 of them....some will be familiar, some new. TedGreene.com - Teachings - V-System
I guess that many jazz players recognize the problem of thin sound of the thin B & E strings. That's why many use thick strings or even change the B & E strings to a thicker gauge.
For me one...
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Great live performance, I wish I was there, and, who said you can't play fast with finger picking, erm, I think it was me................................:doh:
Both great players, but, Matteo what...
That YouTube video only states there are no cutouts but doesn’t show it… so no real proof there. I would like to see a cellphone picture thru the f-hole to see the top from inside for some conclusive...
A tele with a humbucker is a great guitar but there are great archtops under $500! Just consider them for what they are: pressed laminated archtops and don’t expect them to sound as a solid...
Many thanks for posting, that's an excellent melodic line, I had to slow it down for my slow ability, but it's a great line for my Legato style.
I have both of your Legato Books.
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