April 2025 Challenge Response Martin W

[Martin W]

Hi folks , my submission for this month , I used the backing track from EP 318 JJ cale style .
and set a limitation of minor pentatonic pattern one with two added Dorian notes and the blue note , really enjoyed this one, I think setting that limitation brings out more and makes you play a little differently.
Look forward to listening to everyone’s posts , I’m away travelling this weekend so will catch up at some point .
Cheers Martin .

[Jennifer D]

Oooh I’m loving this Martin, sounds MegaCool!

[Tremelow]

Hey Martin, you mean just playing the minor pentatonic plus two notes can sound so good?! Haha, just kidding. Excellent playing there. Also, I entirely agree with you on the subject of limitations. I find that those limitations are particularly helpful when you want to learn something new and really concentrate on that specific skill or concept. I will use it in the future, for sure.

[Bill]

Nice picking Martin! Definitely captured a great vibe on this track that fits the namesake. Great use of limited notes!

[AndréM]

Very nice Martin, I did that one way back but I love your version.
Mine was a bit too rocky,lol.

AndréM

AndréM

[Catherine Arsenault]

Really enjoyed this Martin very smooth playing !!well done.😊🇨🇦

[James B]

Slick picking, Martin. Really nice job of making great music with just a few notes.

James

[Guido]

I like very much this lesson, I also showcased way back, and I love your own original composition over the track, really very nice, melodic and smoothly played on the first frets, showing that limitations can produce original and very nice results!

Guido

[Michael L]

Hi Martin, your submissions are always a pleasure to hear. Mellow and melodic, and right in the pocket. I enjoyed it!

[Mike W]

Great picking as usual Martin – hybrid picking was very tasteful and effective. A good composition played with style and a great tone.

[John H]

Far out Martin. Really cool. Smooth picking and the tone is to die for.
You have great command of the fingerboard and say a lot in a small area of the guitar.

John

[Paul S.]

This sounds like you enjoyed it. And when you enjoy it, we enjoy it, too.
It definitely had the JJ vibe, and maybe a little Dire Straits, too.
You have a really great touch on the instrument, with lots of character and voice, great tone. Me Likey.

[KT]

You are truly grooving with the backing track
Enjoyed your presentation well done

[Laurel C]

Ep318 is an iconic backing track, you really showed how one pattern + 3 notes can really keep the JJ vibe without being compromised. This limitation broke all the rules – it really sounded a lot more expansive. Top Notch Martin.

[Laurel C]

Ep318 is an iconic backing track, you really showed how one pattern + 3 notes can really keep the JJ vibe without being compromised. This limitation broke all the rules – it really sounded a lot more expansive. Top Notch Martin.

[Manfred M]

I have also done a challenge with this backing track before. So I was very familiar with listening to you. But your musical ideas have inspired me again and again. Isn’t it nice to experience something familiar in a new way. Thank you for that, Martin.

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[Richard G]

An inspired choice of backing and improv Martin, had all that gritty southern groove.

Richard

[Alan L]

Really well played. Definitely captured the JJ vibe. Pro level submission 👍

[Serena C]

Superb composition Martin! One wouldn’t think you were limiting yourself, it’s so rich and expressive, congrats!

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[Mark T]

This was one fine performance, Martin – clean and precise playing throughout. Quite honestly, you wouldn’t know ’cause there was NO evidence of any restriction! Nicely done 👍🎶😎

[David H]

Martin – dang now that was really, really, good!

[sunjamr]

I love that lesson, and you did a great interpretation that fits nicely within the vibe of the lesson. Highly entertaining, Martin! Great tone on your guitar!

Sunjamr Steve

[JoLa]

Love the JJ Cale vibe of this track, great choice on that one, Martin! Your soloing sounded very melodic and groovy, and you sure got creative with finding the melodic within one area. No wonder you wear the British Studios Grove t-shirt with pride, as you totally should! 😉

🎸JoLa

[Alan O]

Hi Martin, I love this style of playing and you nailed it! Very enjoyable to listen to and I would have never known there were any limitations.

Alan

[Andy N]

As soon as I saw “JJ Cale” and Dorian in your description I knew this was going to be good and you nailed it. Plenty of melody and plenty of space for it to resonate. Cracking!!

[Juxi]

J.J. Would have been very proud to here this,Martin. Very cool and groovy! Awesome challenge response.

Bluesige Grüße
Juxi

[Mike D]

You killed it Martin …had that JJ vibe… well played with melodic licks that flow ……..

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