April challenge response: Gary W

[Gary W]

Hi Friends,

So, I found a simple chord sequence that I liked on acoustic guitar (am/F/C/G – the Guild is de-tuned half a step & capo’d 1st fret btw) – so that’s vi/IV/I/V in the key of C, but I guess it could be thought of in other ways too. I played it with a 6/8 feel.

Next I just hummed/sang along using notes from the chords as they passed. I found a few options & this is the one that stuck.

From there I made a backing track of acoustic guitar, bass, drums (drums c/o Logic) and synth pad …. then I played the hook on acoustic and electric guitar.

32 seconds I think 🙂

Thank you for listening

Gary

[Richard G]

Certainly had a nice and memorable feel to it Gary. With embellishments that would stand out wonderfully well as a Hook.

Richard

[Laurel C]

Articulate and packaged in 32 secs with a lot of substance, an earworm already. A taste of things to come Gary.

[charjo]

That’s really the spirit of the exercise. It’s remarkable how something so simple and repetitive can be so satisfying.
I think you could have a future in the business. Maybe a nice home in Nashville?
BTW, the recorded sound of the acoustic was beautiful. What instrument was used to first double the melody, I couldn’t quite make it out?
John

[Ruediger V]

Very nice

[Michael Krailo]

Definitely my favorite one so far. Now that’s a hook.

Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

[Mark T]

Lovely mellow vibe to this one, Gary – really nice – Mark 👍🎶😎

[Andy N]

That’s the ticket. Short, very sweet and in the ear. I like that little variation where there’s an extra little pause/ghost note before the slide down a tone. Its a little unexpected in a good way.

[Manfred M]

That is really a hook, Gary. Sounds somehow familiar after the first time listening. Now I can hum along too.

Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
The next Meetup will be July
There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum
I look forward to meet you.
Manfred

[Martin W]

Beautifully constructed and played with a lush tone from the acoustic and electric,
Love the simplicity of this ,it has a sweet melodic quality that “ hooks” the ear immediately, a great foundation to develop further.

Martin

[Michael L]

Hi Gary, I really like the instrumental mix you created. Great hook idea, simple and to the point, and sticks in the ear.

[sciencefiction]

Awesome, Gary. Yes, definite hook!! Could be used in a movie.
Larry

[JoeD1]

That was mighty fine Gary! Very mellow and melodic and memorable.

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

[Alan L]

Very smooth and melodic. Each layer counts, nice work.

[Pap]

Gary, nice hook! Pap

[Denise]

Short and sweet. I like the rhythm with the 6/8 feel.
The acoustic and electric guitar complement well.

Denise from Switzerland, currently staying at the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast.

More Blues!

[sunjamr]

Good one, Gary. I reckon it’s the chord sequence that is the actual hook, and the melody just emphasizes it and brings it out. Excellent job on the recording!

Sunjamr Steve

[Bill]

That’s really pretty and unique with the 6/8 feel and chord progression. Great job!

[AndréM]

Awesome Gary.
Very nice tone.
Short and sweet.

AndréM

AndréM

[John H]

So well put together Gary
Layered, textured, memorable and relevant
Thank you for that! Love it.

John

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