Blues improv in Gm

[John B]

Here is a blues improv in Gm over a backing track by Quist.

https://youtu.be/zH3R_H_dyFU

[Dieter]

Excellent groovy performance – great.

Dieter

[Billy]

That was darn good John, had a boogie as I was making up the bed….10/10 on Billys dance scale..

..Billy..

[smilefred]

John that was terrific!! I love that thrill ..and what a sound! What’s your set up?

[charjo]

John,
Great motifs, great phrasing, great following of the chord changes, great tone. I think it was terrific and the best thing I’ve seen you post. Take a bow. As Austin Powers would say, “Groovy, baby”. If it doesn’t get the attention it deserves here, seriously consider making it your Dec challenge submission.
John

[John B]

Thanks Charjo.

[John B]

Hi Charjo, I ordered Quist’s “Into the Blues Vol 4.” It was # 10. It inspired me to come up with a melody line. Something I hadn’t done before. That was the fun part. Can’t wait to do more of it.

[James B]

Really nice groove John B! You’re feeling it and expressing it like a pro.

James

[Richard G]

Plenty of warmth and feeling in that groove John and very enjoyable watching you getting into it. Just one comment on production, I would have liked your guitar lead a ‘tad more’ above the backing track.

Richard
PS: Love the butterflies

[Fred McCoy]

I hear what you say’n. Well done! Love the guitar, mind me asking what it is?

FGM

[Phil67]

Full groove, I saw the butterflies flapping their wings

Where does the white go when snow melts?

[Guido]

Excellent playing, like a pro! Very enjoyable to listen to your improvisation on this backtrack! I agree that your playing is so good that it was worth to increase your guitar volume a little bit.

Guido

[John B]

Thank you everyone. I ran everything into Garage Band 1st through a Focusrite Starlight Solo and then used the Clean Echo’s guitar setting. I will increase the volume next time. My guitar is a Taylor T-5.

Thanks everyone

[John B]

Here is a redo with more lead volume. Hopefully it helps. Thanks everyone for the feedback.

https://youtu.be/Gfpvy1LbcfU

[bluesheki]

That was absoutely cool.
Hats off, thunbs up.

Blue

[Richard G]

Definitely a step in the right direction John and worth the re-mix. This version features you and not the backing track.

Richard

[Guido]

I agree with Richard. Now with the right guitar volume it’s absolutely perfect!

Guido

[Sal]

I like the second version much better John!! Nothing better than those sharp sounding licks on that beautiful guitar!!……..Sal

[Paul B]

Very nice! Great tone and use of dynamics! Love the sound of that guitar as well.

[Garry]

Yes, definitely had a real groove happening there John. Loved the repeated staccato note effect, bends and licks, also the way you worked with the backing track not against it. Kudos for also putting everything on the line and posting a real impro! Very impressive and a very successful outcome. All the best!

[Don Patton jr]

John B
Well played for the lead to your backing track in Gm ! Sounded clean and articulate..
Don P

Don P

[Fred McCoy]

Perfect. Thanks for re-mix. I really learn a lot from everyones monthly challenge and showcase posts. Keep it up.

FGM

[Bob Utberg]

Love it John! I really enjoy a great medium Blues in a minor key. The Thrill Is Gone is super. However, your more upbeat tempo is superb! Great job John! Bob

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[Lights]

Great groove, John! Played with nice touch and professional approach.

[John B]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and kind remarks.

[James C]

John,
I enjoyed your improv very much. I think Improv is the Ultimate and what we all want to be better at. This was very good. Very nice. Great! Jim

[Treblemaker]

Very impressive.

[Paul B]

Very nice improvising on this one!

[brian-belsey]

Great stuff, John, very cool! Very well done!

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