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!
Category: Tips and Online finds
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?
New Youtube Channel and Microsite for Blues Backing tracks
Just a quick post to point you towards a new Youtube channel I have created for the MrG Blues Backing Tracks: http://www.youtube.com/mrgcentral These are some samples: Not only you’ll find video examples of soloing over my Blues Backing tracks. MrG Blues Tracks are now available also on the new microsite: http://www.MrGcentral.com You can still download… Continue reading New Youtube Channel and Microsite for Blues Backing tracks
New guitar game: ‘Guitar Hero’ killer?
I have never been a huge fan of Guitar Hero: five buttons did not seem to be as good as six string and 22 frets…until I recently saw this game: www.powergig.com The company Seven45 announced their game coming out later in 2010. Instead of the plastic controller they will offer a real guitar as a… Continue reading New guitar game: ‘Guitar Hero’ killer?
Playing guitar with strange objects
Sometimes in my stumbleupon sessions I ‘stumble’ on some strange guitar videos…I decided to post a few for your amusement. Enjoy! Electric Whisk Drill Pencils Cat
5 Mistakes of the rookie live musician/guitarist
When I am not playing gigs, I like to go to live music events of different genres and different levels…after a while, tired of seeing the same things done wrong over and over I thought of writing this short post. So there you go: 5 mistakes a live musician should never make! 1. Noodling Before/Between… Continue reading 5 Mistakes of the rookie live musician/guitarist