Other Styles / Instruments

Recording my acoustic ... Have I succeeded in...

Some song

2004 Kirk Sand nylon 7-string high-A classical...

High quality gig bag?

Knee - not shoulder.

I just fixed the link for HR's books, thanks for pointing out the problem.

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

No. No regrets. My 1936 Emperor is a work of art and a great instrument.

Do you regret buying an Epiphone?

Oh okay. I was overthinking that haha.

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

Thanks for sharing this. The mediafile link you posted in that thread doesn't load for me sadly. I forgot all about the HR Books.

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

Thanks everyone for your invaluable sharing guidance! After trying out the DA, i found the 17" body is a little big for me and would be narrowing down my choices to 16" guitars. The Godin 5th...

First Jazz Box - Epiphone JP Emperor II Pro or D’Angelico Excel EXL-1

You're welcome... I had already shared it, along with a few other out-of-print HR books, in this other thread: 20 weeks to a higher level of proficiency: Howard Roberts Super Chops one more time.

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

Well, I can't give advice about something I haven't done, but as Ukena mentioned, there are: alternatives to conventional guitar straps, foot stools (that classical guitarists use), etc. I've...

Knee - not shoulder.

ok..say you have a 7 position scale exercise in C major then learn it in F then Bb Eb Ab Db Gb/F# B E A D G but it is more than just exercises..it applies to songs and solos you create..licks...

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

I presume that enalnitram chose the middle strings so that one could add notes above or below them (he may correct me if I'm wrong) Take pattern #214: EM7 (no 5th) on Same string set: (1)...

Another way to look at the fingerboard

Ahh..it like seeing an old friend...Thanks so much

What is the best Scale System to use when reading music?

It's the leather ones Omph, lower quality leather in smaller pieces, thinner stitching thread etc I have no experience w recent non leather.

High quality gig bag?

I haven’t had any issues with my Chinese reunion blues bags and I’ve flown around the world with them (by that I mean telecaster in the overhead). I have the continental model which people have good...

High quality gig bag?

I have a couple old GK made leather bags but I think they're even heavier than a hard case! If you're looking for a lightweight bag stay away from leather.

High quality gig bag?

A regarded amp builder once told me that the standby switch could be put to "run" almost immdiatly after the "on". And warm up was a question of seconds before playing. "Standby is only there when...

Tube Amps Need 30 min Warm-up? - Fact or Fiction

Vintage is not a synonym for excellent.

Do you regret buying an Epiphone?

What not to do on a gig

naming chords?

Buying guitars as an investment

Would like some advice on improving reading from Real Book

Favorite jazz musician pairings?

notating 7/4 and 4/7 chords

Any other bakers on here?

What's The Answer?

Younger guitarists are discovering the joys of having a jazz box. Good!

how to fix string alignment

Ed Bickert's gig bag

Modified Gibson Johnny Smith

I'm now fluent in every key