A while ago I made a transcription of a Joe Pass solo fingerstyle version of Joyspring, as I was fascinated to know how he made this into an effective solo guitar arrangement (I worked it out from that youtube video where he plays to some people in a guitar shop, plus bits from another version he recorded).
It’s an absolute pig to play, I still can’t play it properly. Increased my respect for Joe no end. Especially as in the youtube video he starts talking while he plays it!
Most people have a fairly sketchy idea of how to develop a swing feel. Also swing feels are less familiar from popular culture.
'Grid time' - quantised 16ths is easier to practice. Most practice...
I had this album when I was about 16. I liked some of it, but not all. Listening to it again, a lot of it is great, though dated somewhat. Bill is featured a lot. He was clearly happy then.
I think he deliberately sounds like he does. In no way do I want to belittle his playing and not even his tone. He's totally recognisable.
What I wanted to point out is that with this kind of...
That's more like it! :cool:
There was more rock in his playing at times than jazz: "I always wanted to use the electric guitar in a sophisticated context, like with Chick [Corea]. I like to play...
In your case, assuming you have a good ear and good technique, just transcribe and learn from the masters.
If you want to brush up on your theory, get a book on functional harmony and a real book....
For me, it's much easier to play latin style than swinging style, although I like to play both genres.
Perhaps this is because Latin has an even groove. Even eighth notes are very easy to feel and...
I play a tele with 2 seymour duncan SH1N humbuckers on a deluxe reverb.
Still I feel the top (1st and 2nd string) might need some fattening (warmth).
One of these 2 pedals might be helpfull.
Which...
Gibson L5 is great instrument.I had the opportunity to play the L5 in a store in New York in the early 90's, I played the old L5 for 30 minutes and I had the feeling that the guitar itself was...
Lesson 24 of the Learning Guitar Series is now on the "Guitar Lessons Archives" youtube channel. Watch the lesson, download the free PDF (link in the youtube video description) and enjoy learning...
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