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OK, let's make that pre '65 then... ?
I thought that compensated bridge saddles were available to improve Classical Guitar Intonation. I'd think that they would be easier to fit than a compensated nut on a neck. These:
Close, but I'm out of time to screw around. https://youtu.be/WWbFESqc_6w
Oh yes, of course! When I said "transcribe melodies," I assumed people would include the harmony as well (which I always do).
With electric guitar, due to the size of my fingertips, I can't really play any chords near the nut anyway, the strings are too close. I only play single lines. However, on classical, I have the...
As long as you're doing bebop heads too you'll get the language, if you only transcribe Great American Songbook melodies, you'll miss some of the jazz language. Speaking from experience, once I...
Frank Vignola said something to the effect of just learning as many standards as you can will give you tools you need for improvisation. I know a lot of standards, but I'm obviously not there...
This was destined to be a wholly unhelpful thread that would lead to an excellent day of listening. Too many wicked solos to choose from.
Very nice! It doesn't sound like a bunch of licks to me, it sounds like music.
Thanks! I find the Gary Burton (with Chick and Metheny) version to be the one from which it's the, relatively, easiest to learn as the music is stated a bit more clearly, in my opinion.
Easy Jazz Phrases by Ear.
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