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Post by wannaplayblues on Aug 20, 2014 15:01:54 GMT -6
So, I got Blues Licks You Can Use the other day (I couldn't resist getting it - who can blame me?)  So, I got a couple of the licks down and decided to give it a go... Here's a one-take wonder I'm glad I was recording I think the timing was spot-on on the faster runs - what do you think? soundcloud.com/wannalearnguitar/slow-blues-improv-2014-08-20The tone seems a little thin at the top end, but hey, it was one-take and I'm pleased  |
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Post by cunningr on Aug 20, 2014 15:07:17 GMT -6
That's pretty impressive for a one take. The sound was excellent and I didn't note any timing issues either. Great job!
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Post by bluesbruce on Aug 20, 2014 20:39:02 GMT -6
Sounding good from here, wpb. I can hear the fun in that! Thanks for sharing
Bruce
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Post by jack1982 on Aug 21, 2014 5:01:54 GMT -6
Loved it! I think that's the best thing you've done yet - very soulful playing! Love your guitar sound too, just the perfect amount of distortion to bring out the sweetness of those licks.
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Post by joachim on Aug 21, 2014 14:28:35 GMT -6
wow - that was terrific! You guys are making lots of progress with improvisation - keep it up, and keep sharing!
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Post by blackcountrymick on Aug 21, 2014 15:18:54 GMT -6
WPB, enjoyed that very much, now that's another of Johns books I'm going to have to buy  . |
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Post by wannaplayblues on Aug 21, 2014 16:20:14 GMT -6
Thanks all - your positive feedback has blown me away! I really feel "lost" in the world of improvising, never quite satisfied with my efforts. But this one went great! Kudos to @johng for the book  |
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Post by Phil on Aug 22, 2014 12:06:07 GMT -6
Wow, WPB, that was impressive. Great playing.
I discovered a couple of weeks ago that I own a copy of "Blues Licks You Can Use." I bought it last year and completely forgot about it. I haven't tried anything from it yet. Which lick was that improv based on?
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Post by JohnG on Aug 22, 2014 19:27:05 GMT -6
Great! Only one thing - make sure your string-bends reach all the way up (a couple were a little bit flat). Well, one more thing, try repeating licks - I heard a spot or two where you could have done so with good effect. Very nice, though.
JG
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Post by wannaplayblues on Aug 24, 2014 0:54:05 GMT -6
@johng thanks! Will certainly work harder on my bends! I also need to learn a few repeating licks and decide on where to use them. I just worry I'll use them badly and the whole solo will end up sounding like only three repeating notes  @phil Licks 4, 5 and 10 were used along with a few others I know and anything that popped into my head at the time. |
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