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Topic: Meaning of the BLUES |
BarbNY
Replies: 43
Views: 1781400
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:29 pm Subject: Meaning of the BLUES |
I dig all of HJ's recordings but I must have listened to "New Beginnings" every day for a month after I first heard it.
And finally, regardless of the original intention of this ... |
Topic: Meaning of the BLUES |
BarbNY
Replies: 43
Views: 1781400
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:37 am Subject: Meaning of the BLUES |
And let's address this issue: communication. Well JT, I am here to tell you from experience that yes, music IS about communication. When you play for an audience, you are communicating with them. And ... |
Topic: Play some blues....win a 335! |
BarbNY
Replies: 21
Views: 338524
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Forum: General Discussion, Chat & Introductions Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:21 pm Subject: Play some blues....win a 335! |
The results are in!!
Here's the official announcement:
http://www.gckingoftheblues.com/forum/topic/2641
I'm completely stunned....and I'm going to Hollywood!!
Brad!
Super! What fabul ... |
Topic: 257 users lets talk |
BarbNY
Replies: 18
Views: 71677
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Forum: General Discussion, Chat & Introductions Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:58 pm Subject: Re: 253 users lets talk |
That's me. With a full time job I still try to squeeze in three hours of daily practice Mon-Fri and five to six on Sat-Sun. Maybe one day I will have built up enough experience to offer worthwhile c ... |
Topic: Meaning of the BLUES |
BarbNY
Replies: 43
Views: 1781400
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 2:26 pm Subject: Re: Meaning of the BLUES |
ALL analogies are by defintion false - only present similarity of structures
but infering conclusion that some relation of objects in one realm is true
because same relation holds for objects ... |
Topic: Meaning of the BLUES |
BarbNY
Replies: 43
Views: 1781400
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Forum: Guitar: Blues, Jazz & Beyond Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:20 pm Subject: Re: Meaning of the BLUES |
With all due respect to Mr. Goldstein (and after taking TEN Advils ), that overly esoteric explanation is absolutely useless and the antithesis of how I think about and teach jazz.
But I ... |
Topic: 257 users lets talk |
BarbNY
Replies: 18
Views: 71677
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Forum: General Discussion, Chat & Introductions Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:41 pm Subject: Re: 253 users lets talk |
As of now there are 253 members on this site .Let's talk...guitar problems, questions,music ,gripe,who you are and how you doing,this is a great site .Loosen up and speak.I have only seen respect in h ... |
Topic: Mister P.C. - Guitar Intro ("Mini" Lesson) |
BarbNY
Replies: 5
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Forum: Lesson Central Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:21 pm Subject: Re: Mister P.C. - Guitar Intro ("Mini" Lesson) |
This "mini" lesson centers on a rubato ("free time") intro for John Trane's classic "Mister P.C." minor swing blues. The presentation mixes strong blues and jazz lick ... |
Topic: So what are people listening to? (Other than Mark) |
BarbNY
Replies: 24
Views: 291603
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Forum: General Discussion, Chat & Introductions Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 3:02 pm Subject: Re: So what are people listening to? (Other than Mark) |
I went to the Guitar Show on Long Island over the weekend, and picked up the incredible new CD by Jimmy Bruno, and it hasn't left my CD player since. The sound on this recording is amazing, and it was ... |
Topic: "Inside Out" (A Blues for Jimmy) |
BarbNY
Replies: 7
Views: 178810
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Forum: Special Spotlight Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:08 pm Subject: "Inside Out" (A Blues for Jimmy) |
Thanks for making that available, Mark. That is swing to the max.
What a wonderful tribute to Jimmy! The best thing about it is how it truly captures Jimmy's swinging spirit! Terrific performance, ... |
Topic: CHOPS |
BarbNY
Replies: 25
Views: 318439
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Forum: Best Study Practices Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:53 pm Subject: CHOPS |
The other point I wanted to bring up (that you may wish to comment on now or down the road) is the myth regarding the importance of beats 2 & 4, with many even suggesting to practice with a metro ... |
Topic: Good Vibes Guitar Solos |
BarbNY
Replies: 5
Views: 182583
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Forum: Good Vibes Jazz Solos Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:45 pm Subject: Re: Good Vibes Guitar Solos |
I have been using the Good Vibes Solos to complement my LBM series. My soloing gets a little better from each solo. It's been a long time since I've seen that kind of steady progress in my playing. ... |
Topic: Share your Recordings? |
BarbNY
Replies: 1
Views: 116032
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Forum: Special Spotlight Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:43 pm Subject: Share your Recordings? |
Mark,
I hope you'll be able to find the time to post some of the recordings you've made from your treasure trove of original material. Being able to hear the various nuances, phrasing and feeling y ... |
Topic: New guitars |
BarbNY
Replies: 41
Views: 507507
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Forum: General Discussion, Chat & Introductions Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:33 pm Subject: Re: New Guitars |
"By the way, your JB model looks pretty slick there Barb! "
Thanks, Brian. I met Roger Sadowsky through Jimmy Bruno a few years ago, and he is the most amazing guy in the business. ... |
Topic: New guitars |
BarbNY
Replies: 41
Views: 507507
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Forum: General Discussion, Chat & Introductions Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:45 pm Subject: New Guitars |
Hey man, welcome!
It's not just you. Basically what I've been finding is the imports 'for the money' are better guitars. Keeping price into consideration provide much more value on average.
I ... |
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