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Triad Combinations (also known as Triad Pairs)
You can get quite a modern sound by alternating and combining major and minor triads. In the video I use variuos combinations like C minor and D major that touch different degrees of the key of the moment. Try different combinations and write down those that sound more interesting to your ears. You can find… Continue reading Triad Combinations (also known as Triad Pairs)
Guitar T-shirt that plays like a guitar!
I usually do not post stuff like this, but this is just such a great gadget, and when I saw it posted on facebook I could not hold myself from sharing it on here. It’s basically a tshirt that you can play like a real gutiar…just look at the video and you’ll see what I… Continue reading Guitar T-shirt that plays like a guitar!
How to comp on a Blues Jazz Progression
I’ve been asked many times how to comp on your usual jazz – blues progression. Here I give a few rhythmic/harmnic tips on how to approach this topic. The form and chords of our typical jazz/blues progression can be found in this other post. The material I talk about in the video is pretty basic and straight… Continue reading How to comp on a Blues Jazz Progression
MrG Blues Backing Tracks Vol 2 OUT NOW!
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!
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!