wpb does BRYCU - Basic Spread

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wpb does BRYCU - Basic Spread Jan 21, 2023 5:37:59 GMT -6 bluesbruce and Phil like this

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Post by wannaplayblues on Jan 21, 2023 5:37:59 GMT -6

Well, this week I decided I didn't want to ignore my rhythm chops so I did the obvious thing and pulled out Blues Rhythms You Can Use!

I think I remember starting this book a long while ago but never finished it - so it's time I did that. These will all be filmed and edited to my usual style.

Tone wise it's my usual setup, with one exception - the BD2 was replaced by the SD1. This pedal *does* affect the tone slightly and I felt it sat better in the mix. Tried to create a slight slapback style reverb with a 1-repeat effect delay as well as some room reverb going on.

I'm thinking of practising this one frequently - those low-fret spreads are *killer*!!! So the exercise would be welcomed; John even mentions tricks he uses to get through the cramping moments in the book!

Nice to play in a band and support a harmonic for once

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wpb does BRYCU - Basic Spread Jan 21, 2023 9:01:46 GMT -6 wannaplayblues likes this

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Post by bluesbruce on Jan 21, 2023 9:01:46 GMT -6

Enjoyed that one, WPB. Inspired by your BYCU redux project, I had thought about doing a similar thing with BRYCU. I've played around with the first 5 or 6 or these studies, also paying attention to the lessons and exercises JG throws in with these. You are right that those stretch patterns down low on the fretboard are hand-killers, for sure! Looking at this book again has really driven home to me just how good the entire BYCU series is - not just the exercises, but all the theory and lessons he includes - like the section on "tricks" to ease your hand while playing those stretch rhythms for protracted periods that you allude to.

I think this book and BYCU could be used together. They are not complete beginner books, but if you're ready for "Texas Rock", you should be able to manage the spread rhythms (studies 1 & 2 in BRYCU).

jack1982 God Posts: 3,267	wpb does BRYCU - Basic Spread Jan 22, 2023 7:34:34 GMT -6 wannaplayblues likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jack1982 on Jan 22, 2023 7:34:34 GMT -6 That's sounding really good WPB, your timings sounds spot on. Looking forward to hearing some more songs from that book, there's some really cool stuff in there.
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wpb does BRYCU - Basic Spread

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