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Yes, thats true. I probably would go back, as the venue was a more "family friendly" place, and the players were very welcoming too. I hope I get the chance to practise with the other guitarist a bit first on the songs he/I want to play. I wouldn't play that Georgetown venue, and having been there, I understand your reluctance Doug. Anyway, I have a few weeks before the next one... wish it was closer.
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Hello Friends; Well, I finally played my first ' jazz gig / jam session ' in a public venue. Some may recall I've been looking for quite a while for the right players and setting. I recently found a jazz trio (on Facebook ) that plays Sundays regularly at a cafe' , about 45 min drive away. They invite basically anyone to come and play whatever instrument and style they play. After contacting the leader, a jazz guitarist with 50 yrs of playing experience, and sharing some of my recordings and Jazz Studio collaboration videos, he was quite keen for me to attend. I practiced a few tunes ahead that I know well, and showed up early. The group was very friendly, & welcoming. There was a good drummer, bass player as well, who play together regularly. I listened for their 1st set, about 45 minutes, then sat in with them. We played a few tunes I had prepared for , Autumn Leaves, Black Orpheus, Summertime, and a G Blues. I stuck mostly to comping rhythm, except playing melody on Summertime, while the other players took turns soloing. I had a little trouble hearing the 'changes' , ( drums were loud, right behind me) but I was told I did very well. I though I could have played much better but for the first time I guess it was OK. There was also a very good trumpet player playing with us, which I really liked. So... it was overall a good learning experience ( 'diving into the deep end' as the leader put it) and great to meet and play with some good musicians. They invited me back anytime, so I left on a positive note. Next time ( a few weeks) I'll know more of what to expect. Cheers; Neil
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Question about the 'One' guitar
NeilES335 replied to dbvirago's topic in Guitar Gear, Amps, Effects, Pedals
That's very interesting Steve, as you have some really nice instruments, like your trusty ES335 ( that I believe you've had since college) I'd have to agree though that an acoustic guitar ( or acoustic/ Electric, like my Taylor 224ceK- Dlx) would be the was to go, first the reasons you've stated. I would be tough to give up my ES335! Kindest Regards; Neil -
Members Recordings - Songs, Lessons, Open Mic!
NeilES335 replied to NeilES335's topic in Guitar Playing & Technique
I had the privilege recently to participate in a virtual collaboration with 8 other players from 5 countries in a jam of "Little Wing" ( Jimi Hendriks) These great players and I are all members of Frank Vignola's Jazz Studio on Truefire. We where all given the freedom to create our own solos, using acoustic flat top guitars I hope you enjoy it! It was fun to do π -
Thanks very much for posting that link π I really enjoyed listening to all of them... it's been years since I've heard them! (Yes Doug, I know the all π) It took me back to my Jr. High and high school days and my Mom's '9 transistor ' Sears pocket radio, my first guitar, and trying ( feebly) to emulate the Venturers. 'A blast π from the past", as **** Clark used to say!
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News from the 2022 Retreat
NeilES335 replied to DianeB's topic in Guitar Gathering Conferences & Retreats
Looks and sounds like a wonderful time π. -
Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold: The Top Ten
NeilES335 replied to Dave White's topic in Guitar Gear, Amps, Effects, Pedals
@matonanjinI'd take a sizable chunk of cash for me to part with it! I've had it about 10 yrs, and the more I play it (lately every day) the more I love it. Cheers; Neil -
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A highly subjective topic ... greatest of all time at what genre? Jazz artist like Joe Pass, with his stunning chord melody playing, and Wes Montgomery's beautiful melodic ' octaves techniques are conspicuously absent from this so-called greatest list. If you've never heard either of them, do yourself a treat and like them up!
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Congratulations Gotto on getting out and playing in public with your band. I bet that is fun to doπ
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Members Recordings - Songs, Lessons, Open Mic!
NeilES335 replied to NeilES335's topic in Guitar Playing & Technique
Thank you all for your kind comments. It certainly helps to play with excellent players. I've participated in several now, but this was my first as a Trio, and having the melody lead as well. They are fun to do, once you get the hang of it. I am looking forward to the next one π . For the past year or so I've concentrated on learning jazz standards, both rhythm and melodies, and also learning the fretboard even better. I'm also working on a course for solo guitar on Chord Melody style arrangements (playing chords and melody simultaneously) . Lots of new chord shapes and harmonizations! Never stop learningπ Cheers; Neil -
Members Recordings - Songs, Lessons, Open Mic!
NeilES335 replied to NeilES335's topic in Guitar Playing & Technique
Doug; Thanks Dougπ JP Cousineau plays a vintage Washburn, similar to a Gibson ES175.. He told me it's a hand made instrument made in Japan. N -
Members Recordings - Songs, Lessons, Open Mic!
NeilES335 replied to NeilES335's topic in Guitar Playing & Technique
Thanks Wim; It was I think, our best one yet π . I'm glad you enjoyed it! All three parts, audio and video were recorded in separate locations, and later mixed to produce the video. -
Members Recordings - Songs, Lessons, Open Mic!
NeilES335 replied to NeilES335's topic in Guitar Playing & Technique
Here's my latest Jazz Studio collaboration; "That's All". This time featuring two fine Canadian jazz guitarists, JP Cousineau (Montreal Quebec), Dan Kozar (Windsor, Ontario) and myself. What a treat to play with these gentlemen. We hope you enjoy listening! -
News from the 2021 Gathering
NeilES335 replied to DianeB's topic in Guitar Gathering Conferences & Retreats
@Plantsman13 You can adjust your screen colour/ colour scheme on the site by using the little paintbrush on the main page to the right of your User Name. -
Practice Space - home recording. Need some help/ideas/advice
NeilES335 replied to QuietlyBold's topic in Guitar Open Talk
Im looking forward to the day I have a dedicated studio space too... Plenty of good suggestions here, so you should do well. For recording gear (as Doug said) I bought the Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 combination kit, with the interface (2 channels in 2 channels out), a good set of over the ear headphones, and a microphone. All great stuff, and the worlds top selling unit. I comes with a raft of "plug in's" (recording software) and all you really need. You'll need to select a DAW, (Digital Audio Workstation) to record this, and after "demo-ing" a few, I settled on REAPER. It's a free to try program with a "sugested" license agreement (not expensive). There are lots of videos on YouTube to show you how to record with it. It''ll take a while to learn, but you dont need to know everything to produce a decent recording. Recording yourself is a HUGE leap forward, and I strongly recommend it to ANYONE, regardless of skill level. You can hear what you acutally sound like and work on your skills, and playing songs. You dont HAVE TO share it if you dont want to... Good Luck and Happy Tunes; Neil -
@Eracer_Team-DougH Good job Dougπ I know you worked hard on this one. Playing 3 parts, ( plus vocal track ) and getting most notes clean and in time is not the easiest task on this tune. Just a suggestion... I wonder if the tempo was a bit quick.(?) If it was slowed down a touch it could play and sound a bit smoother. Otherwise very good.π N.
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If you're speaking about the Learn & Master course, I don't think you'll find any reference to modes in this course. I'm sorry I can't really point you to it off hand. Modes are a more advanced concept. Very basically, the concept is starting a scale on other than the root. For example in key of Cmaj, start on D (2nd ) but stay in key of C (no #s or b's) or E (3rd) but stay in Cmaj. There are 7 modes all with their own names (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aolian & Locrian. ) and each has a distinct sound. There is plenty on line and YouTube about this for you to explore if you wish.
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Session 14 - Giving Your Playing Some Style
NeilES335 replied to NeilES335's topic in Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar
Imho this too much to take on at once. I'd pick maybe 3 things to work on, become very proficient at those things, then move on to 3 more. And don't forget to learn some songs! You'll learn more and have more fun that way; and others may actually want to listen π Happy Tunes; Neil -
That is some place alright... I would have liked to see more of Gibsons iconic jazz guitars from the past as well as those still made now... and more on the many versions of ES guitars.
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Sounds pretty good @Strings. Now you have that 1-6-2-5 progression down, there are hundreds of songs you could play. Find one you like,and record it π N
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Doug and I had tickets to see Tommy in concert last fall neat Toronto, but it was canceled due to the pandemic.. bummer π