A minor bluse

[Guo, Tao]

Hi AM Friends,

I was practicing EP598. It turns out much more challenging than I thought, so switched to this simple blues licks from TikTok. Backing track is from apple music “Betty Blues Backing Track”. Hope you like it.

Friend of Ray (The Corgi)
Vive la music!
--- Tao

[Dieter]

Wonderful bluesy performance.

Dieter

[charjo]

Tao, the licks sounded really good against the backing track.
John

[Ralph P.]

I like it Tao. Good job of playing the changes.

Ralph

Ralph P.

[Geoff]

I do like it Tao. Loved that twangy strat tone you used for this.

I took a peek at EP598 and I see what you mean. Some of the things Brian is doing there has too much reach for my Dupuytren’s riddled hands. Typically I try to find an easier way to play it even if it doesn’t sound quite as good.

[Andy N]

Blooze indeed! You laced that with some classic blues moves. Great playing Tao.

[AndréM]

Awesome blues Tao.Your playing is top notch.
Man you have to find a blues hat.
Tao, do you speak French in reference Vive la music?

AndréM

AndréM

[Guo, Tao]

Many thanks André. Vive la and c’est la vie are pretty much all French I know😅. It just sounds cooler in French.

Friend of Ray (The Corgi)
Vive la music!
--- Tao

[David L]

This is terrific, Tao. Truly a pro-level performance. Phrasing, tone and technique are all excellent.

[John H]

That was mighty tasty Tao. I really enjoyed this. Put me in a bluesy frame of mind.

John

[Guido]

A really nice minor blues, Tao, brilliantly played! Sometimes better pick up something simpler, but nice, that we can play without struggling. Excellent rendition!

Guido

[JoeD1]

Very nice Tao. I liked the variety and consistent melodic phrases throughout.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Geoff]

Gave this a listen again Tao. I have to say I am impressed at your steady improvement since I started listening to you on this forum – it is pretty clear you put a lot of time and attention to your playing and it makes a difference!

I don’t know if you celebrate the Christmas season but, if you do, happy holidays Tao 🙂

[Guo, Tao]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Geoff🎅🎄 And thanks for your support along the way. I used to be church man, but stopped attending at some point. I do play almost every day, and I can feel recording does help a lot to identify areas to improve as I was suggested.

Friend of Ray (The Corgi)
Vive la music!
--- Tao

[Geoff]

Oh yeah, recording is very helpful, we we hear ourselves it really shows where we can improve. I should record every practice I do but it is hard to set up.

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