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Larry_DC
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 Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:49 am Post subject: Let's Compare "Notes" |
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| Mark, I have a suggestion. How about if you pick a song that will not scare everybody away and those of us who are so inclined will take the time to arrange it and submit our version? They could be notation or audio files. It would be interesting to compare interpretations. |
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Gorecki
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Larry, that's not a bad idea at all! We could have a 'transcription of the month' or the like competition, then setup a voting poll. Only complication would be hosting files. I like it! 
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Mark
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Let's Compare "Notes" |
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| Larry_DC wrote: | | Mark, I have a suggestion. How about if you pick a song that will not scare everybody away and those of us who are so inclined will take the time to arrange it and submit our version? They could be notation or audio files. It would be interesting to compare interpretations. |
Larry,
Yes, that is precisely what I would like to see in both this and the JCS topic areas. Differing spins on how you, I, and others might handle a standard that most recognize, or a common turnaround sequence, or in the case of JCS different approaches to improvising over changes.
I'll put together a short list of song possibilities once I get past my LBM deadline, but it doesn't necessarily have to be a tune of my choosing. Any number of classic ballads would be a good starting point, with just the title of the song as the forum topic.
Btw, my brother (Paul) and I are in the midst of developing a stunning new guitar visual/aural learning breakthrough that we've literally created over just the past 48 hours. Stay tuned...
- Mark
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slimm70
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| Hi Coach, Regarding this topic, I've been trying to find comping solution to St. Thomas(Sonny Rollins). I'm not sure I can add anything of value but I'd like to hear/see how others approach this tune. |
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Mark
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:48 am Post subject: Re: St. Thomas |
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| slimm70 wrote: | | Hi Coach, Regarding this topic, I've been trying to find comping solution to St. Thomas(Sonny Rollins). I'm not sure I can add anything of value but I'd like to hear/see how others approach this tune. |
Dave,
Nice seeing you over here, my friend. I would've responded sooner but I've been crushed with both deadlines and doing some major website revision work (1200 pages of coding - whew!  ).
St. Thomas is a deceptive tune because it appears easy, yet the rhythm, which blends cut-time latin (two beats per measure) with a calypso twist, takes a bit of practice to get down. I prefer comping fingerstyle so I can control the staccato phrasing like a piano player. In either case, whether strumming or fingerstyle, it requires an active right-hand and a focus on cut-time rhythm, so if you're tapping your foot be sure to keep it at two beats/taps per measure.
In the left-hand, I like going back and forth between using three-tone short chords (aka "shell voicings") and conventional 4-tone seventh chords. All for now...
- Mark
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nylenny
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Larry wrote:
| Quote: | | Mark, I have a suggestion. How about if you pick a song that will not scare everybody away and those of us who are so inclined will take the time to arrange it and submit our version? They could be notation or audio files. It would be interesting to compare interpretations. |
I think this is a great idea. We should get this going again. |
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Mark
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: Solo Guitar Arranging |
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| nylenny wrote: | | I think this is a great idea. We should get this going again. |
Len,
I'm certainly game if you guys want to do it. Any ballad standard done in rubato ("free time") would be ideal in order to keep the attention focused on the harmony, which is what I always intially recommend regardless of the final outcome.
With the holidays right around the corner we could always opt for some Christmas tunes that lend themselves to jazz-oriented changes, like:
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
"The Christmas Song" (aka "Chestnuts Roasting....")
"I'll Be Home for Christmas"
"White Christmas"
I've done all of the above in a variety of keys, but often do a medley in C, which is a great and neutral key for comparing notes. Of course, it goes without saying that there are countless choices within the ballad arena alone, but in my book any arranging discussion is a positive thing to do. Keep in mind the possibilities surrounding intros and endings that can be applied to many other tunes, in addition to verse and bridge sections. Thoughts? All for now...
- Mark
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nylenny
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:38 am Post subject: |
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| Maybe we can add a Jewish song to level the playing field??? |
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Mark
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Jewish songs... |
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| nylenny wrote: | | Maybe we can add a Jewish song to level the playing field??? |
Len,
<LOL> Like I said, I'm game for anything. The tune is just a vehicle to discuss arranging approaches, so put up a list of ballad faves (including Jewish faves, if you wish ) and let's have at it! All for now...
- Mark
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Dean
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Lenny,I am from the south ,so I was thinking :
Ya'll have ya self a merry Christmas
Pork rines roasting
Someone will be here for Christmas
Color neutral Christmas
Here's one for you
We got money to spend on Christmas....hahaha
Just playing with you,but hope everyone does have a nice Christmas this year.
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