Some great suggestions, Juan. Especially "Menace", which I think is a GREAT song! I´ve always loved the B section and how it somehow reminds of a "chorinho"...:-)
I would also love to see a whole lesson expading the topic on the concept of keeping a constant note on chord progressions, as covered in the Voice Leading lesson, maybe with some practical examples using jazz standards.
in a sentimental mood...there is this version on youtube recorded by your mum and I really like the melancholy feel of it. I remember playing through one of the scales in the arppegio lesson and It sounded just like the song.
Gentlemen - I really appreciate your suggestions - I'm humbled and grateful for your lesson requests.
So, I just finished up a Country Swing Guitar lesson. It should be available in about two weeks. Below is the synopsis that will be on the website lessons page.
Thanks again and keep the suggestions coming- it helps.
COUNTRY SWING GUITAR/SAN ANTONIO ROSE LESSON This lesson features a full form of a Billy Grammer style chord melody that gives the guitarist an overview of triad application that can be used in any song and every genre. We then cover a full form of a HOT SWINGING LEAD that is is in the style of Eldon Shamblin, Les Paul, Jimmie Rivers and Django. The rhythm guitar is also covered that is in the style of Freddie Green that is legitimately Country Swing rhythm guitar. It’s over an hour of instruction demonstrated for understanding and development in the context of Bob Wills much loved classic tune. Intermediate/Advanced
Hi Jim, I'd like to put in a request for Dream Dictionary.
I notice it is never the same twice (i.e. album version, you tube version, solo version etc.) and I'm intrigued to know the chords and melody that you base your varying excursions upon.
Do you ever do lead sheets for your tunes?
It would also be interesting to get a little insight into some of the approaches you use to improvise around it, even though I'd probably want to have a go at making my own version.
One that I've been trying to figure out by ear (with some success) has been Merle's Swingin' Doors. The two versions I'm listening to are the studio cut and Live from Muskogee. They play it a little differently on the live version. Pedal steel licks are kicking my butt and I don't think I have the timing quite figured out...
My wife and I caught your show at Yoshi's last night, and what a pleasure! I was blown away by your use of harmonics and the variety of ways you pull them off: chord slaps, cascades, bends, pinch/false harmonics... I would love to see a lesson dedicated to your approach, drills, favorite licks, chord voicings incorporating harmonics, etc. Maybe something in the style of "Steel Guitar Licks & Beyond"?
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1. Menace
2. Cock and Bull story
3. ii V I ideas
4. Lola, My baby´s coming home
Saludos!
Juan
I would also love to see a whole lesson expading the topic on the concept of keeping a constant note on chord progressions, as covered in the Voice Leading lesson, maybe with some practical examples using jazz standards.
Rogerio
1. Menace
2. Cock and Bull story
3. ii V I ideas
4. Lola, My baby´s coming home
So, I just finished up a Country Swing Guitar lesson. It should be available in about two weeks. Below is the synopsis that will be on the website lessons page.
Thanks again and keep the suggestions coming- it helps.
COUNTRY SWING GUITAR/SAN ANTONIO ROSE LESSON
This lesson features a full form of a Billy Grammer style chord melody that gives the guitarist an overview of triad application that can be used in any song and every genre. We then cover a full form of a HOT SWINGING LEAD that is is in the style of Eldon Shamblin, Les Paul, Jimmie Rivers and Django. The rhythm guitar is also covered that is in the style of Freddie Green that is legitimately Country Swing rhythm guitar. It’s over an hour of instruction demonstrated for understanding and development in the context of Bob Wills much loved classic tune.
Intermediate/Advanced
You had me at "Billy Grammer"...!
Sounds like a great lesson! Looking forward to ordering this one!
Thanks!
I notice it is never the same twice (i.e. album version, you tube version, solo version etc.) and I'm intrigued to know the chords and melody that you base your varying excursions upon.
Do you ever do lead sheets for your tunes?
It would also be interesting to get a little insight into some of the approaches you use to improvise around it, even though I'd probably want to have a go at making my own version.
I really love this tune!!
Hope you can find some time to have a go at this.
Many thanks.
It's Not You, It's Me
Jim's Guitar Boogie
Route 66 (Kenny Vaughan does an amazing cover:
I take all these lesson suggestions to heart and I appreciate the insights... I have a new lesson coming up (it's a mouthful)
"Formatting and organizing your practice Itinerary -Warm-up Scales -Chord Melody, Arpeggios and having creative fun!"
I will have another soon and again, thank you for the suggestions!
Would love to see Jim do a lesson on this.
The title alone sounds like fun - can't wait!
ps: please count one more vote for Dream Dictionary!
How about Harlem Nocturne? Awesome song with a great history.
https://open.spotify.com/album/1a36BT54KcROJHQ5TYWBSC
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Barnes_(musician)
Here is another great track called Ana
Avalanches sampled that for their masterpiece Frontier Psychiatrist
Anyway, not to hijack this thread, but my point is George Barnes is awesome and even the kids like him!
If you did a lesson we'd learn a lot.
Ciao!
My wife and I caught your show at Yoshi's last night, and what a pleasure! I was blown away by your use of harmonics and the variety of ways you pull them off: chord slaps, cascades, bends, pinch/false harmonics... I would love to see a lesson dedicated to your approach, drills, favorite licks, chord voicings incorporating harmonics, etc. Maybe something in the style of "Steel Guitar Licks & Beyond"?
WE MISS YOU, LAVERNE!
*Neal
I would love to come up with a lesson like that -I wrote it down and thank you...