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Anything else?
Would you guys ever be interested in learning any other genres or styles in this group, other than blues? I love the blues, and I love teaching it, but I also enjoy playing other genres. So I'm just curious if you feel the same. I'd love to hear your thoughts. If there's anything I haven't included, feel free to add to the comments. P.S. I find a lot of these bands can't be pigeonholed into one genre, so it's anyone's guess! Try to define Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead, or Steely Dan!
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Anything else?
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I would say "all of the above". To me, what I've learned from you over the last couple years leads me to think of all of these styles as a variation or embellishment of a "meat and potatoes" country or blues foundation. When I think of the riffs in Black Dog, it looks like a blues foundation stylized differently, and the major pentatonic riff that kicks off Ramblin' Man... if that makes any sense at all. Just no bebop please.
New Guitar Day
Yesterday, I got this Suhr Select Classic S Vintage HSS. I am going to sell my Fender Stratocaster to pay for it. Hopefully, it will be a no or low cost swap. I needed a thicker neck with my hand issues and the Suhr is closer to a medium C which feels much better and is almost identical to my Suhr T Style neck. The V63 pickups in the Suhr are really great sounding. I like them a lot more than the Fat 64 pickups in my Fender Strat. I was really surprised how much difference there was in the pickups.
New Guitar Day
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That is one sweet looking guitar. I've never owned a Suhr, but have heard nothing but great reviews from people that have. You'll have to post a demo! Happy NGD!
Looking forward to it...
Hey guys, Really looking forward to catching up later. I've got a fun lesson planned, where we're going to be looking at a great Buddy Guy track with two awesome rhythm parts. So you can jam with a buddy, the original track, or your own loop. See you later at 7pm UK / 2pm EST / 11am PST! 🤘
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Sounds awesome but I'm afraid I'll miss it as I'm on the road this week. I think Iain is busy with family. I'll look forward to watching the recording when I get back home. Cheers, Rob
The universe is against me!!!
So this has been my past 24+ hours! My 7 year old has fractured and dislocated his arm after a nasty fall at school. So obviously no call tonight guys. He’s very distressed after his op and is very much a daddy’s boy. The op went well though so we’re just monitoring for any nerve damage. Sorry again guys. Thanks for understanding.
The universe is against me!!!
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Yikes! Poor fella. That must hurt. I think the universe owes you and your family an all-expense-paid holiday to the destination of your choice! Take care. Rob
Blues shuffle in A tryout solo.
https://youtu.be/lFV6mqP7rfY?is=cPcXfDIZIFvTaX5n Link to the backing. Not really rehearsed….just kind of going for it…hoping for some energy if not total accuracy. Bit of going down to Maj third…stolen from Red House. Mistakes for free as always. Trying to incorporate some of your ninths and semi-tone bend ideas? I think it’s rough….but got to get into it somewhere.
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Impressive! Now you just need a singer!
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Retired from IT, 68 years old now. I've been playing guitar for more than 50 years - I'm hoping one day to sound like I have been playing that long.

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