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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
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03-24-2017 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
You also have taken full possession of this solo and you're putting your own expression in playing it. Totally cool!
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Originally Posted by MikeS
Last edited by snailspace; 03-25-2017 at 02:01 AM.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
I'm still struggling with the fact that he's watched our videos. How cool is the internet!
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Originally Posted by snailspace
I was in the exact same place as you, I really want to be part of the jazz community here, and go along to the jam sessions to have fun. But I always thought my playing was not good enough, that is why I have been doing the solo guitar thing.
This group has given me hope that I can get there eventually, thanks for getting it going.
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
I was wondering if the lines in the solo could be adapted and used as fills? that might sound nice, and give the listener a taste of what is to come.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
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Originally Posted by Doublea A
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Originally Posted by andyb
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
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As we enter the final bars of "Satin Doll," now might be a good time to consider how we want to schedule our study of "Green Dolphin Street," the next solo in our TTI set.
Looking back on our work with this solo, do you think our pace was too fast, too slow, or just right?
Is there anything about the group you think we should change before we move on?
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I thought it was just right. A month is a good block of time to learn a beginning/intermediate solo at a moderate tempo. Slower and some would possibly get bored, faster and it could be discouraging for some.
I'm game for the next project at whatever pace the group chooses.
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I'm with Lawson, a month is about right.
Have you thought about how we proceed after this DVD. Do do you intend doing all 4 of the TTI DVD's? Then on to "The Jazz Lines".
Perhaps that's a question for Mr Conti?
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Originally Posted by andyb
However, I don't see why a person couldn't -- after completing one of the entry-level DVDs -- simultaneously study The Jazz Lines, as well. Some have said that studying Conti's chord-melody arrangements while working through The Formula has helped them see how he applies his method to real tunes, and I imagine the same would hold true with a study of improvisation, as well.
Even so, it's an excellent idea to see what Mr. Conti's view is on how best to proceed.
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I also believe that 8 bars/week is about right. The TTI work is just one part of my practice routine. While the Conti Jazz Lines are great (they are an important part of my practice time to improve my technique), my goal is to learn tunes. Cheers.
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Originally Posted by snailspace
Having something to play on a dozen standards, that I can manipulate and adapt and tailor to my own preferences, is a very, very nice outcome. We're looking at about a year's study, and I can say from having spent now almost 2 years on the Jimmy Raney solos, it's a very helpful thing to do. It gives direction to my practicing. I now am practicing ideas from real solos, not just lame arpeggios made slightly less lame by starting on different notes.
Having something to play, and to play around with… that's what I vote for!
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
Something to think about for down the road a bit. There's plenty of time to decide -- and plenty of work to do -- before we get there.
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I would like to go through all the DVD'S as well, I have the first 2 already, so will get on to ordering the others. It takes a while for them to get to the UK. Especially if customs get hold of them, and there is import tax to sort out.
The blues one looks interesting, I am looking forward to that one
Now wasn't there a discount code??
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Originally Posted by snailspace
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Originally Posted by andyb
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If anyone needs me, I'll be over on Green Dolphin Street.
Hey -- if you haven't posted in awhile, if you want to spend more time on this solo, or if you just found out about this group and want to throw your lot in with us: don't feel rushed to move ahead. Take the time you need, and post what (and when) you want -- we're your fan club.Last edited by snailspace; 03-26-2017 at 01:51 PM.
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Originally Posted by snailspace
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
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Originally Posted by snailspace
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Originally Posted by MikeS
NGD: 1935 National Duolian
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