If The Shoe Fits (Kenny Sultan) Fingerstyle Blues

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- July 9, 2026 at 10:25 am #418705
  Glen G
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  Greetings everyone!! This morning I began working on EP633, a fingerstyle blues piece in the key of E. I can’t wait to learn it. I love fingerstyle blues and was blessed to take a few lessons with Kenny Sultan, a masterful player of this style, back in 2008/2009. This is one of his compositions from his 2002 album “Guitar Blues”. I’ll post EP633 as soon as it’s good to go. Cheers and happy playing!!!
  
  Glen Guldbeck
  "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 9, 2026 at 11:06 am #418706
  Richard G
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  So well played Glen, that was a good rendition of Kenny’s original. I’m so impressed with the earthy & natural sound of your acoustic, fits the piece exactly.
  
  Richard
  - July 9, 2026 at 12:04 pm #418708
    Glen G
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    Thank you so much, Richard! His recorded version is longer, but I thought this take was a good length. And yes, I really enjoy playing this guitar, especially in a fingerstyle blues context. Happy playing, good sir…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 9, 2026 at 11:20 am #418707
  AndréM
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  Very nice Glen.
  Love it
  
  AndréM
  
  AndréM
- July 9, 2026 at 12:04 pm #418709
  Glen G
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  Thank you very much, Andre!! I appreciate you taking the time to watch…
  
  Glen Guldbeck
  "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 9, 2026 at 12:09 pm #418710
  JoeD1
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  That was some solid thumb thumping bass lines and fingerpicking treats Glen!
  
  Joe
  
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  - July 9, 2026 at 12:23 pm #418714
    Glen G
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    Hey Joe! Thanks so much for taking the time…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 9, 2026 at 2:17 pm #418721
  James B
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  Great tune and well played, Glen. I also loved EP 633. Especially the turnaround lick. Tricky timing but sounds so cool once you get it down. I used it in the last monthly challenge. I’ll look forward to hearing your take on it.
  
  James
  - July 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm #418723
    Glen G
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    Hey, thanks James! Yes, I love all the acoustic blues pieces Brian has come up with. A deep rabbit hole to go down…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 9, 2026 at 7:50 pm #418725
  Garry
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  Superb finger style technique Glen, expertly played and great feel all round. 👍👍👍 All the best! 😎🎸😎
  - July 9, 2026 at 7:58 pm #418726
    Glen G
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    Garry, thanks so much for your kind words. I’m hoping to learn many more fingerstyle blues tunes here on Active Melody. All the best…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 10, 2026 at 8:57 am #418736
  John H
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  Very articulate Glen. You are sayin’ a lot with your fingers my friend. I really enjoy your playing. From start to finish. Your timing and restraint are master class. I love stand alone pieces that have a beginning, middle and ending. So well done and a great listen.
  
  John
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  - July 10, 2026 at 12:14 pm #418745
    Glen G
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    Happy Friday, John! You are very kind with your words. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Yeah, there is something magical about standalone solo instrumentals that I’ve always found appealing. I love to sing, but have been leaning more into these types of complete instrumentals as I’m getting older. In Brian’s lesson options, it’s the “No Accompaniment (Just Guitar)” pieces that I find myself gravitating to. Keep on jammin’ and I hope you have an amazing weekend!!
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 10, 2026 at 10:14 am #418741
  Ben C
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  This is brilliant. Love it
  - July 10, 2026 at 12:14 pm #418746
    Glen G
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    You are very kind, Ben. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Cheers!!!
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm #418748
  Michael Krailo
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  That guitar is sounds so good I just want to reach through the screen and steel it from you. Really good dynamics and ability to squeeze out nice phrases with style.
  
  Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.
  - July 10, 2026 at 3:39 pm #418749
    Glen G
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    YOU CAN’T HAVE IT!!! Lol. Thanks for watching, Michael. Have a fantastic weekend and I hope it involves some guitar playing…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 12, 2026 at 1:28 pm #418804
  Dieter
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  Wow, wonderful groovy picking.
  
  Dieter
  - July 14, 2026 at 6:16 am #418875
    Glen G
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    Thank, Dieter! Much appreciated…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
- July 13, 2026 at 12:13 pm #418858
  Geoff
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  A very nice dreamy guitar sound. Great playing 👌
  - July 14, 2026 at 6:16 am #418876
    Glen G
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    Hey Geoff! Thanks for watching…
    
    Glen Guldbeck
    "Strive for constant and never-ending improvement!!!"
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