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Post by Phil on Jul 21, 2015 13:52:39 GMT -6
Nicely done, Mick. I think you meant to say that this is from " Rhythm and Blues You Can Use" and not "Blues Rhythms You Can Use." All these "... You Can Use" can get a bit confusing.
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Post by blackcountrymick on Jul 21, 2015 15:04:23 GMT -6
Nicely done, Mick. I think you meant to say that this is from " Rhythm and Blues You Can Use" and not "Blues Rhythms You Can Use." All these "... You Can Use" can get a bit confusing. Thanks for pointing out the typo Phil, that's what happens when an old geezer like me works from more than one book
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 5, 2015 6:20:22 GMT -6
Drivin' Blues - Lesson 2 - More Blues You Can Use
Well here it is at long last, my graduation offering from lesson 2. It has really taken a lot of hours to get this far, in fact last week I didn't bother posting on the weekly progress report because I thought I was getting worse . This is the best of 10 takes I did last night, I think I am well into the diminishing returns for effort with this piece so here it is with all its warts. The mix sounded ok last night when I put it together with headphones but when I listened this morning through speakers I feel the lead guitar is way to loud. This is my first effort with the DAW, there is no post EQ or anything basically because I don't know any theory behind what I am supposed to do , so the only effect is the built in reverb on my Laney amp.
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Post by bluesbruce on Aug 5, 2015 6:57:23 GMT -6
Great job, Mick! I've been working some with this one myself, so I can really appreciate the effort. You'll learn more about using the DAW as time goes on - that in itself seems like a never ending learning curve to me. I thought your tone and sound was good - at least works well with this kind of rocking blues number. You've got to get your dog in the video somehow...
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Post by jack1982 on Aug 5, 2015 10:13:28 GMT -6
Really nice job Mick, a few warts here and there like you said, but very nice overall. I didn't think the lead guitar was too loud at all. I know exactly what you mean about getting worse lol, that book will teach you patience and perseverance the likes of which even God has never seen I got to the point where I'd just practice the song for X amount of time each day, not even thinking about if I was getting better or worse, just enjoying playing through a great song. Keep in mind it will all be worth it when the girls start throwing their bras up on stage For the DAW I'm sure you can find plenty of videos on YouTube to demonstrate adding effects and that sort of thing.
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Post by joachim on Aug 5, 2015 11:19:52 GMT -6
great job, Mick! These lessons are really tough, but they sound great, and you certainly did it justice...
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Post by Phil on Aug 5, 2015 14:23:32 GMT -6
Not bad at all, Mick. A few flubs here and there, but pretty good overall. This is a very deceptive tune. It simply doesn't sound as difficult as it really is to play. At least I found it difficult. I just want you to know that it is all up-hill from here. The next study is "Cheap Runs." My best advice is to practice it slowly, accurately, and concentrate on playing it evenly and in time. Both of the versions I uploaded are pretty bad, because I didn't follow that advice.
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 5, 2015 16:54:54 GMT -6
Thanks for the great feedback and encouragement guys, sets me up ready to take on "Cheap Runs". Jack, and as for girls throwing their bras at me, well if they are my age its probably best they keep them on . Phil, thanks for the sound advice for the next study, I will try not to run before I can walk.
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Post by cunningr on Aug 5, 2015 23:16:40 GMT -6
The tone was excellent,mane I really love the Les Paul beautiful guitar. I guess I need to start on mbycu, I am enjoying the rhythm book though I think it might be beneficial getting more rhythm practice down, so I can sound as good as the rest of you guys. So how do you like the new interface?
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 6, 2015 3:52:28 GMT -6
The tone was excellent,mane I really love the Les Paul beautiful guitar. I guess I need to start on mbycu, I am enjoying the rhythm book though I think it might be beneficial getting more rhythm practice down, so I can sound as good as the rest of you guys. So how do you like the new interface?Rich, the interface is what I have needed all along but never knew. It saves an awful lot of plugging and unplugging different bits of gear.
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Post by joachim on Dec 8, 2015 4:50:16 GMT -6
Got The Drive - Lesson 14 - Blues Rhythms You Can UseWell I've finally got back to doing some more recording. I found the thumb over technique quite awkward but I stuck at it, I thought there was no way my thumb would wrap over the fretboard AND fret a chord with my fingers at the same time but I think I got there, I do think it looks a little odd though . Recording was done using my usual Yamaha THR10C amp and Boss BR800 recorder. I'm still working on recording a mic'ed amp and I can only really do that of a weekend in the daytime.
I was searching through the forum, because I remember you mentioned using a Yahama THR10C practice amp, and found this post. That's some great playing, Mick! When do we get to hear more rhythm studies? How do you like that practice amp? I've been thinking of getting that one myself, because it looks very easy to move around, and you can play backing tracks through it. Have you experimented with recording the signal via USB into a DAW?
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Post by blackcountrymick on Dec 8, 2015 11:07:34 GMT -6
Got The Drive - Lesson 14 - Blues Rhythms You Can UseWell I've finally got back to doing some more recording. I found the thumb over technique quite awkward but I stuck at it, I thought there was no way my thumb would wrap over the fretboard AND fret a chord with my fingers at the same time but I think I got there, I do think it looks a little odd though . Recording was done using my usual Yamaha THR10C amp and Boss BR800 recorder. I'm still working on recording a mic'ed amp and I can only really do that of a weekend in the daytime.
I was searching through the forum, because I remember you mentioned using a Yahama THR10C practice amp, and found this post. That's some great playing, Mick! When do we get to hear more rhythm studies? How do you like that practice amp? I've been thinking of getting that one myself, because it looks very easy to move around, and you can play backing tracks through it. Have you experimented with recording the signal via USB into a DAW?Hi J, I use the Yamaha amp nearly every day, I find it very versatile as a practice tool, it would be even more useful if I could find a way to channel switch by foot!! As you say it is possible to record this direct to DAW using usb, I have not tried recording this way but I have now got it linked to my Focusrite interface and into my computer that way now that I have got Reaper up and running. Of course using the interface does give me the easy option of getting a bigger sound by outputting to my Hi Fi unit (I haven't got any powered monitors yet ) .
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Post by Gary on Dec 8, 2015 20:35:06 GMT -6
I've seen a lot of people raving about that little THR10C on various forums. I'm keeping an eye on CL for a used one.
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Post by joachim on Dec 9, 2015 1:17:59 GMT -6
I've seen a lot of people raving about that little THR10C on various forums. I'm keeping an eye on CL for a used one. I am counting on Santa for one of those...
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Post by blackcountrymick on Jul 15, 2016 17:03:30 GMT -6
Lesson 15 - Passing Chord Rhythm in A - Blues Rhythms You Can UseSubtitled: Sending Charlie to sleep again....
Here we are again back working on John' stuff, quite a few hours have gone into this 60 seconds or so of lesson but I think I got there in the end......hopefully .
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Post by bluesbruce on Jul 15, 2016 17:30:31 GMT -6
You seemed kind of tentative at first, but really got into the groove about 30 seconds or so into that. Beautiful tone (as usual) on that one. I also have to comment on the use of upstrokes! I think you've been working on that. Charlie was obviously enjoying the performance, too. Glad to see you've bounced back from your arm injury. That study is a real handful of those jazzy sort of chords, and you handled 'em well.
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Post by joachim on Jul 16, 2016 2:08:43 GMT -6
Beautifully played, Mick. It was flawless, In my version, I was rushing and cutting short all those fast chord changes near the end, but your version was everybit as smooth as the demo by John Ganapes. Terrific job on a hard lesson!
See you soon on the "R&BYCU" train!
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Post by jack1982 on Jul 16, 2016 5:29:32 GMT -6
I just loved it Mick! Beautifully played and good to see you working in those upstrokes. I really can't find a darned thing to nitpick except that the camera is aimed a little low so we can't see your face Between the semi-hollowbody, the harmonica solo and the sleeping dog, I don't think it could possibly be any more bluesy. Good to see you're healed up and back to layin' down the solid grooves
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Post by wannaplayblues on Jul 16, 2016 11:16:48 GMT -6
Awww man... some smooth playing there. Excellent with the harp too!
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Post by joachim on Jul 16, 2016 12:59:09 GMT -6
Mick, what guitar is that? I don't remember seeing it before; it's beautiful...
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