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Re: Advice on Strenghtening Finger muscles

Mr. Paul
 

Hi, Rob!

Again, let me thank you for your advice
on strenghtening the fretting fingers and sharing
your personal experience with us. I shall certainly
try working out on some of your suggestions and do
agree with the slowing-down method for a general
improved performance.

Best regards,

Paul,
Email:astro@...

----- Original Message -----
From: <xcurrent21@...>
To: <jazz_guitar@...>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 7:36 PM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Advice on Strenghtening Finger muscles


--- In jazz_guitar@y..., "Mr. Paul" <astro@g...> wrote:
HI,

I am a self-taught jazz guitarist. My
left-hand fingers tire and hurt very
quickly inspite of frequent rest periods.
Can anyone of you, professionals,
suggest some remedial advice. Would
highly appreciate the same.

Thanks and best wishes to all of you there!

Paul,
mailto:astro@g...



As far as strengthening your fingers, I would recommend you skip the
exercise devices, finger weights etc and just keep playing. Try
various fretboard exercises which involve string skips, complex
chords etc.
In January of this year I suffered an accident to my fretting hand. I
severed the tendor and digital nerves at the base of my ring finger.
They were surgically reattached and I had to do a lot of hand
therapy. Four months ago I couldn't make fist let alone play the
guitar. Today, I'm playing nearly at the same level as before the
accident. Actually in someways, I'm better. Being forced to go very
slow made me look at both my right and left hand. I spent more time
looking at how to maximize the effort e.g. examine my chord fingering
and was it the best fingering to set me up for the next chord change
(I enjoy playing solo chord melody style).
In order to redevelop my chops I focused on less musical tasks such
as exercises with wide intervals, geometric patterns etc. When my
hand gets sore, I'll stop and rest. My favorite way to keep it loose
is to fill a pliable small hot bottle about half full of hot water
and gently squeeze the bottle. I also do this prior to picking up the
instrument for the first time. I've also heated up several handtowels
in the mircrowave and wrapped my left hand in them. Obviously make
sure its not too hot. Bottom line, IMHO just keep on playing and make
it challenging. r/rob taft
Re: Jazz Guitar Tutor

Mr. Paul
 

Hi, Rob!

Thanks a lot for the info on a good Jazz
Guitar Tutor and the source. Shall log
on to the site recommended.

Thanks again and best regards,

Paul,
Email:astro@...

----- Original Message -----
From: <xcurrent21@...>
To: <jazz_guitar@...>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 7:05 PM
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: Jazz Guitar Tutor


--- In jazz_guitar@y..., "Mr. Paul" <astro@g...> wrote:
Hi,

Can anyone of you recommend to me
a really good jazz guitar self-tutor from
intermediate level onwards comprising
of book with CD video, and the source.

Thanks and warm regards,

Paul,
mailto:astro@g...



I would recommend the National Guitar Workshop series by Jody Fisher.
Four volumes, Beginning, Intermediate, Mastering Jazz Guitar Chord
Melody and Mastering Jazz Guitar Improvisation. Available at several
places but my favorite place is:
rob taft
Fatdog custom archtops from Subway guitars in Berkeley

[email protected]
 

Wondering if anyone out there owns anything like the little beauty I
bought this summer, a custom archtop made by Fatdog of Subway guitars
in Berkeley? I've got a few questions about the P90 pickups ...
wondering if anyone knows the manufacturer of these ...Kent
Armstrong??? Also wondering how you are enjoying your Fatdog archtop.
For the money I don't think they can be beat. Basically it's an L-5
copy, 16" bout, very deep, with amber finish, two P90s, no pickguard,
volume, tone, and selector switch, faux pearl inlays, gold tone
grover staircase tuners, gold tone art deco tailpiece, "Fatdog" name
in mother of pearl on headstock. Anyone else out there own one of
these? Are you playing it live? I've had some great experiences and
reactions to the tone, etc.
Re: Luthier Recommendations

Brent Stuntzner
 

I'm looking for someone who's good, cheap and fast.

Wow...there's such a thing? The general rule that I'm aware of is
that if they're good, they're not fast, and if they're cheap they're
not good. You should probably settle for good. Here in the Bay Area,
Gary Brawer ( ) and Frank Ford
( )are two of our best repairmen.

Hope that helps!

--brent
Re: Question about transcription software

 

I'm very happy with some shareware called: TRANSCRIBE!
Which you can hunt doen on Harmony Central
Re: McLaughlin's Set-up?

Dave Wilson
 

Does anyone know what John McLaughlin's guitar/FX
setup is on the "After The Rain" album?
--- Paul Erlich <paul@...> wrote:
Wasn't that a Terje Rypdal album?
It's a 1995 Verve release with Elvin Jones, drums and
Joey DeFRancesco, B3 organ. It's tribute cd to
Coltrane
and it's one of Mclaughlin's best (along with
Extraploration).
Dave Wilson
Re: McLaughlin's Set-up?

 

I'm not sure if this comment is tongue-in-cheek, so I apologize if it is. I'm not sure if it's a Rypdal album, but I do know that After The Rain is a very cool Coltrane tribute by McLaughlin, Joey DeFrancesco, and Elvin Jones. A favorite of mine.

Mike Crutcher
Guitarist/Vocalist/Arranger/Instructor
Available for sessions/fill-ins/performances/private lessons.

"You've Got To Funkifize"
-Tower Of Power

From: "Paul Erlich" <paul@...>
Reply-To: jazz_guitar@...
To: jazz_guitar@...
Subject: [jazz_guitar] Re: McLaughlin's Set-up?
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:11:52 -0000

--- In jazz_guitar@y..., Dave Wilson <davewilsonguitarist@y...> wrote:
Does anyone know what John McLaughlin's guitar/FX
setup is on the "After The Rain" album?
Dave Wilson
Wasn't that a Terje Rypdal album?
Question about transcription software

George Bullock
 

What transcription software do you use?
Are you happy with it?
Thanks,
George Bullock
Re: New Member Introduction

jimmy burchett
 

Hey Ted,
Thanks for welcoming me to the group. Your website
looks really cool, looks like there's a lot of really
valuable knowledge on there. It's great to have such a
wealth of knowledge at my fingertips...
I feel like I will really enjoy being associated with
everyone and learning, learning, learning.
Jimmy

--- Ted Vieira <contact@...> wrote:

Hey Jimmy,

Sounds like you've got a great attitude. If you're
looking for information
on music theory, there are a lot of guys on this
list who offer free
instructional information on their websites that
might be helpful to you. If
you like you can take a look through the online
lessons on my website at:


Welcome to the group!

Ted Vieira
--
Listen to my CDs for free:
Re: New Member Introduction

Ted Vieira
 

Hi Jimmy,

Thanks for the comments about the site. I just wanted to mention that I'll
be adding a free online course on sight reading later in September. I'll let
the jazz guitar list know when it's available.

Thanks again,

Ted Vieira
--
Listen to my CDs for free:



Hey Ted,
Thanks for welcoming me to the group. Your website
looks really cool, looks like there's a lot of really
valuable knowledge on there. It's great to have such a
wealth of knowledge at my fingertips...
I feel like I will really enjoy being associated with
everyone and learning, learning, learning.
Jimmy

--- Ted Vieira <contact@...> wrote:

Hey Jimmy,

Sounds like you've got a great attitude. If you're
looking for information
on music theory, there are a lot of guys on this
list who offer free
instructional information on their websites that
might be helpful to you. If
you like you can take a look through the online
lessons on my website at:


Welcome to the group!

Ted Vieira
--
Listen to my CDs for free:
Luthier Recommendations

[email protected]
 

Hi,

Which luthiers do you guys recommend for acoustic and electric work?
I need some stuff every once in a while that's beyond what my local
guy wants to do.

I'm looking for someone who's good, cheap and fast.

Thanks!

Cheers,
Kevin
www.TheNettles.com
Re: Members leaving

 

I can assure you that there are many leading players
in the group. Some choose to post, most remain anonymous
and just lurk, often subscribing to the digest. Often
the decision to remain anonymous is to prevent a barrage
of email heading their way and also their (understandable?)
fear of being misunderstood/misquoted. Jimmy B and a few
others take the risk and stick their neck out, which is
great!

As I have said before, be aware that what you are saying is
being read by a very wide audience!

It's good that the debacle over Jimmy and Pat is now
clearing up, Zeek did some great "misunderstanding control",
for which I think we are all grateful.

Alisdair MacRae Birch
Jazz Guitarist


--- In jazz_guitar@y..., v.ingle@a... wrote:
I think what we are all missing is the fact we don't know who is out
there reading. Great artist like Mr. Bruno may never post again, we
will miss out on some wonderful insights. Are we sure Pat Metheny
or
Chuck Loeb or John Pizzarelli aren't members, and they never post,
it's possible. What great bits of information we could get from
them too. But, would they want to post after seeing the way Mr.
Bruno was treated, food for thought.
ES175guy
Re: Members leaving

[email protected]
 

I think what we are all missing is the fact we don't know who is out
there reading. Great artist like Mr. Bruno may never post again, we
will miss out on some wonderful insights. Are we sure Pat Metheny or
Chuck Loeb or John Pizzarelli aren't members, and they never post,
it's possible. What great bits of information we could get from
them too. But, would they want to post after seeing the way Mr.
Bruno was treated, food for thought.
ES175guy
Re: Members leaving

Zeek Duff
 

--- In jazz_guitar@y..., dan@d... wrote:
I was on vacation for 2 weeks and I see that somehow in that time
people managed to get Jimmy Bruno on the list and then drive him away.

It's kind of pathetic that we get one of the greatest players around
on the list and all people can do is abuse him.
Actually, Jimmy is still here. The misunderstanding has been cleared
up, and while a couple of folks became impatient with the
clarification process, I can assure you from personal knowledge
that Jimmy isn't upset with anyone and is still very much interested
in what goes on here. :) As he told me, he isn't a fast typist and
he sometimes has a bit of a time putting things into words, so
he couldn't see he was accomplishing anything by pursuing the one
subject. However, others have and on his behalf, I'll state that
Jimmy has been a real gentleman to me. As you'll see by posts
prior to this, we've all moved on to new ground.

Regards,
...z
Re: Soloing over unfamiliar changes

Zeek Duff
 

--- In jazz_guitar@y..., "Steve Gorman" <gorman@g...> wrote:
I hope I can get some new ideas here - I have recently began
playing with a good 6 piece combo - two saxes, clarinet, upright
bass, drums and me on guitar. I am getting the calls because I can
solo, the other guy that they were using only plays rhythm. 80% of
the time I am playing rhythm also, just supporting the horns,. but
sometimes I am called on to solo. Most of the tunes I know pretty
well, (Real Book) but I am not too familiar with some of them. Solos
can get pretty weak when you lose your place! I am probably going
to practice this week on soloing without taking my eyes off of the
chart, if I can keep track of the changes I can at least play
SOMETHING.
Of course having the tunes down stone cold is the ultimate answer,
but are there
any suggestions for faking it till then???
Steve, only a couple of good'ns I can think of off the top of my
head.

1) "The blues. Play the blues, it works over everything."
(Dr. Walter Becker)

2) Try a diminished whole tone scale, maybe a half step off the key
root, either direction. Bound to be some right notes in there
somewhere, but might be a tad "outside." :)

Regards,
...z


If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried...

-- =---Seek the truth, speak the truth!---= --

L.G. "Zeek" Duff
WHAT!Productions!
Blue Wall Studio
303.485.9438
ICQ#35974686
Re: About John Stowell videos.

Farnum, Nicholas
 

Vitor,
I bought the 3-video set earlier this year. They contain interesting
information about which scales (e.g., the 4 different melodic minor scales
to play over a Dom7 chord). I don't want to start another 'star' war on
this list, but the playing style was too angular (non-melodic) for me - I
couldn't distinguish one scale from another by listening/watching the
examples. However, it is most likely the case that my ear is simply not
advanced enough. If you just take notes on what is being said, there is a
lot of info on the tapes. Personally, I liked Don Mock's book on "The
Melodic Minor Revealed" (or something similar to that title) better,
although be aware that Don's recorded examples are a little fusion-tinged
(i.e., don't expect to see/hear traditional bop/swing lines).
Nick

-----Original Message-----
From: varp@... [ mailto:varp@... <mailto:varp@...> ]
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 4:06 AM
To: jazz_guitar@...
Subject: [jazz_guitar] About John Stowell videos.


Hi jazzers.
I listened some of John Stowell stuff and he is realy great.
I also discover that he has 3 instrucional videos.
What do you have to say about the vid's? They worth it?
I'm specialy intersted in his chordal and solo guitar approach.
Does his videos talk about this? Wich one?
Thanks for leting me know abou this guy and for all your future
responses.

Vitor.
Portugal.
First Post

Only those worthy enough will ever know
 

Hey all. This is my first post so let me start out by introducing
myself a little. I'm a Canadian jazz guitarist (although some might
debate that LOL) who graduated from the Musician's Institute of
Technology. I've been playing guitar now for about 22 years and jazz
for about 14 of those years. Basically my main gig right now is solo-
jazz guitar. Anyways, that would be me.

Basically, I've scoured a lot of message boards, and, to be totally
honest, this is about the only one I've found that seems to have any
worthwhile content in it; most of the posters really know
their "schtick". Anyways, happy posting!!
Re: Jazz Guitar Tutor

 

--- In jazz_guitar@y..., "Mr. Paul" <astro@g...> wrote:
Hi, Rob!

Thanks a lot for the info on a good Jazz
Guitar Tutor and the source. Shall log
on to the site recommended.

Thanks again and best regards,

Paul,
Email:astro@g...


Paul, My pleasure. I would also say that in addition to the Guitar
Workshop series, you should check out (as another person recommended)
Emily Remler's video and Jimmy Bruno's excellent two tape set. I
would also recommend you check out Robert Conti's Source Code book
one (improvisation) and "The Formula" (dealing with chord
harmonization). His chord melody series are excellent as well. Bob
was my first instructor (late 70's) and an excellent player and great
instructor. www.robertconti.com r/rob
Re: McLaughlin's Set-up?

Paul Erlich
 

--- In jazz_guitar@y..., Dave Wilson <davewilsonguitarist@y...> wrote:
Does anyone know what John McLaughlin's guitar/FX
setup is on the "After The Rain" album?
Dave Wilson
Wasn't that a Terje Rypdal album?
Joe Beck's Alto Guitar

Randalls
 

Judging by the photos of him in the November 2000 issue of Guitar
Techniques, Joe plays with a pick. Whether this is hybrid picking or
strumming I don't know. I'll have another listen to the accompanying CD
masterclass (excellent - no doubt) to see what I can pick up.

BTW if you can find this issue I would highly recommend it just for Beck's
section

Tom Randall
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