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EP 628 – Complimenting the chords

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Tagged: Ep628 Andre Hessels

  • This topic has 10 replies, 11 voices, and was last updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago by wannaplayblues.
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    • January 31, 2026 at 8:09 pm #408270
      Andre H
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        This is kind of my favorite type of playing. Complimenting the chords in a soulful way. It reminds me a bit of the guitar players of Ryan Adams & Lucinda Williams. No showing off, just playing tastefully with the chord changes.
        I feel a song like this should be played on a Telecaster.

        Best, Andre

      • January 31, 2026 at 10:20 pm #408274
        Michael Krailo
        Participant

          Very good playing. It’s an addictive rhythm part for sure.

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

        • February 1, 2026 at 1:07 am #408279
          Dieter
          Participant

            Very creative performance – sounds really good.

            Dieter

          • February 1, 2026 at 2:39 am #408283
            Garry
            Participant

              Beautifully played Andre! And yeah, sounds fantastic on the Tele. All the best! 😎🎸😎

            • February 1, 2026 at 7:22 am #408295
              charjo
              Moderator

                Perfect, Andre. Sounds like you got the right guitar and the right guy playing this one.
                John

              • February 1, 2026 at 8:24 am #408303
                JoeD1
                Participant

                  Sounds like it’s right in your wheelhouse. Nicely done.

                  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

                • February 1, 2026 at 2:15 pm #408327
                  San Luis Rey
                  Participant

                    Well done on the Tele Andre! This has been in my head all week and there is a lead I’m cooking up.

                    Mike

                  • February 4, 2026 at 11:34 am #408402
                    David L
                    Participant

                      Sweet and soulful, played skillfully with impressive technique and a perfect, mellow tone. Well done, Andre.

                    • February 4, 2026 at 5:14 pm #408424
                      Clarke
                      Participant

                        Nice job Andre, fingerpicking on Tele in the neck position pickup produces quite a beautiful tone.

                        Clarke

                      • February 8, 2026 at 2:33 pm #408498
                        John H
                        Participant

                          Wonderful complimentary guitar to a lovely backing track. With taste and restraint, you remind us that the guitar is an ensemble instrument.

                          John

                        • February 12, 2026 at 10:55 am #408578
                          wannaplayblues
                          Participant

                            Beautiful! Incredibly smooth playing dude!

                            "I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player

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