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Originally Posted by losaltosjoeOriginally Posted by andyb
The singing... I shoot for not horrible
The writing... Just a little verse and melody so far. I think I'll write a song off this groove/chord progression/melody.
The Howard Roberts glasses... HIdes the bags under my eyes.
The split video... You might remember my trials and tribulations of finding free video editing software that wouldn't crash my machine. I found it, the software is VSDC which I am running on my laptop with no problems. I highly recommend this software.
The dog... my 11 month old puppy, Stella Blue
The bar... Ah shucks. We're all on the same path, learning and getting better.
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08-29-2018 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by andyb
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Last night I had a call from the man himself, he said he had been following the group and wanted to let me know that I was making real progress.
We chatted for a while, he was aware of the time difference in the UK and seemed genuinely concerned he might be calling at a late hour. I asked about how to proceed after TTI volume 4, apparently there is a new DVD coming out that would be good, he did say what it was called but in the excitement I forgot it’s name.
He also commented on Frank’s song, and said it was fun.
Others have said before that he is a genuine guy, with a desire to help beginners to progress. And that really came across along with a warmth and kindness that was touching.
I have had a tough year with my sister passing away at only 57, and Dad having 2 strokes recently leaving him quite diminished and loosing his ability to read, one of his favourite things.
Robert’s call has been a unexpected surprise that has really lifted my spirits, and strenthend my desire to do volume 4. Bring it on.
Andyb
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Originally Posted by andyb
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Robert Conti is with us and following this study group. I just had a great conversation with Mr. C myself. He was very encouraging and down to earth to talk to. He's going to put my little ditty on his web site.
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Originally Posted by fep
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Here is my final video on "The Rummy!", a 16 bar head plus two 12 bar solos (bpm: 104).
- Solo 1: My faux transcription of Conti's first 12 bar solo from "The Rummy!" (Bars 17-28).
- Solo 2: A solo in the style of Duke Robillard by David Blacker called "Swinging The Blues" (Available on YouTube)
- Notes: For this video, I opted to strum (vs pluck) the octaves.
My quick reflection on Conti's Ticket To Improve Volume 3 (The Blues!) is that I had more difficulty than I anticipated. For whatever reason I struggled learning and recording each of the 4 projects. Nonetheless, I came away with at least six new 12 bar blues solos and a couple of different chord progressions. Also the 16 bar head was a good exercise to practice octaves and string skipping.
So it is on to Volume 4, which I will kickoff in a separate thread early next week.
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Here is my post for the The Rummy
The Rummy
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Here is my take on The Rummy
The Rummy
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What's next on the Conti express ?
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Just want you guys to know I'm still around.
Recording problems keep me from posting now. Looks like it will be my birthday before I have a new laptop. But I'm keeping up with the material. Enjoy the head for "The Rummy". It's good to have an attention-getting phrase like that to launch a series of blues choruses.
I reserve the right to post a video on this when I get the chance, though by then the group will have moved on to TTI volume 4.
I need to order that DVD....
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Originally Posted by Doublea A
I plan on post-dating the schedule a bit to allow folks to order the DVD and catch their breath in between Conti lessons.
Please note that I will be on the road for the next 2 weeks, so I will attempt to catch up when I return.
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Originally Posted by Doublea A
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Originally Posted by MarkRhodes
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
Robert Conti TTI Vol 4 Project 1 (Wine and Roses)
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Originally Posted by losaltosjoe
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