A new set of backing tracks has been added to the MrG Blues Tracks series, Vol 2 Funk and Soul. ‘Inspired by the golden era of the Motown and the classic 70’s funk grooves these tracks are guaranteed to get you moving while you improve your instrumental skills. Like Vol 1, 12 tracks to cover all… Continue reading MrG Blues Backing Tracks Vol 2 OUT NOW!
Month: May 2010
Harmonic Major Scale
This is a scale I use really often and that can be incorporated in many different progressions. The Harmonic major scale is nothing but a major scale (in the example C major C D E F G A B) with the b6th instead of the natural 6th. So C Harmonic Major is C D E… Continue reading Harmonic Major Scale
Eric Clapton Steve Winwood Live – Voodoo Chile
After all these years I think Clapton still got it…great performance at the LG arena in London with Steve Winwood (you can see Steve Gadd on drums as well). Killer stuff!
George Benson playing Affirmation
At a recent gig I was asked to play ‘Affirmation’ as played by George Benson. I had the original album (Breezin’) but I wanted to find a live version, to see if he played a different arrangement with a live band. So, as you do, I searched on Youtube for the tune…check out the video above. I don’t think… Continue reading George Benson playing Affirmation
Metheny-Mehldau ‘All the thing you are’
Something different from the usual post today…just wanted to share this amazing clip from a live performace by Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau. The essence of jazz (at least for me) in listening and creating ‘interplay’. This is the perfect example, listen to the ‘question and answer’ between the two player and the moment where they almost a… Continue reading Metheny-Mehldau ‘All the thing you are’
Stretching to avoid RSI
I will never stress enough the importance of stretching your muscles before a gig or before practising with your instrument. Just check out the following videos, even though it is aimed at computer users, it targets the same muscles and areas involved in playing guitar. Of course, consult your physician before doing any physical activity!
Evertune…the last time you will ever tune your guitar?
I bumped into this video yesterday as I am always looking out for new guitar things… is this the last time we will ever tune our guitars? Sounds like an interesting concept, this is a video on how it works: It should be out this year at some point…the prototype looks still a bit cumbersome, but… Continue reading Evertune…the last time you will ever tune your guitar?