Quick Change Blues in A

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Quick Change Blues in A, Lesson By John Hatcher

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Folkyringo View Member Profile	Sep 28 2013, 09:07 PM
Sep 28 2013, 09:07 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 0 Joined: 7-January 12 From: Ausgburg, Bavarian, Germany	Original lesson: Quick Change Blues in A by John Hatcher Hi GMC, here is my first Acoustic Workshop. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ben Higgins View Member Profile	Sep 29 2013, 11:00 AM
Sep 29 2013, 11:00 AM	Instructor Posts: 13.792 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England	Guten tag ! I think you played this very well. There's one important aspect that is holding you back though. You are rushing in front of the beat in the background. Try to listen to the beat and let yourself adjust to it. The only other observation I have is that you pick quite softly during some of the more busier picking lines. When you play the more complicated runs, you need to make these stand out a bit better, ok ? Overall, very good. If you can improve on those two aspects, it will make a big difference. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Lessons My Youtube Channel My Band

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	Sep 29 2013, 12:43 PM
Sep 29 2013, 12:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Hey there! I think that Ben observed the important aspects regarding the timing and picking dynamics, so, I suggest you to focus on playing this again at a slow tempo and getting that good balance in your rhythm One thing you could do, is play along with the original recording and that will help a lot in getting the groove Keep bluesing, Cosmin You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Darius Wave View Member Profile	Sep 29 2013, 02:35 PM
Sep 29 2013, 02:35 PM	Instructor Posts: 5.871 Joined: 29-November 12 From: Poland	Too soft picking is probably the most common issue for many beginners. It's not only about the confidence while playing but also it affects the tone. Playing softly is nothing bad but only in some particular situations. I think this lesson requiers more picking strength. It should also improve You timming. Anyway good job! keep it up You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons and my instructor profile www.facebook.com/DariusWave www.youtube.pl/vavrzyn www.niebonie.pl www.jammingcherry.pl www.facebook.com/druzyna.wawrzyna

John Hatcher View Member Profile	Sep 29 2013, 02:47 PM
Sep 29 2013, 02:47 PM	Instructor Posts: 23 Joined: 16-April 13	Hi FolkyRingo! This was a great take and in many ways you nailed it. My suggestion would be to work on palm muting through most of the shuffle bits. I hear this technique in a ton of blues and really adds a cool dynamic to your playing. To be more specific, instead of letting all the notes ring out, use your picking hand palm to lightly press on the strings near the bridge. This will give the notes more of a dull thud sound rather than a clearly ringing sound. The other comments here are constructive, but let me say the most important thing is to have fun. When I listened to your take, I really got the impression that you enjoyed playing this piece. When that comes across, the rest tends to fall in place. Again, awesome job!! Cheers! -John You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons and my instructor profile

Fran View Member Profile	Sep 29 2013, 07:36 PM
Sep 29 2013, 07:36 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	Almost there, 7.25 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC