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EP103 – JJ Cale Style Lead & Rhythm Blues

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Tagged: Fender Nashville Player Plus Telecaster, Fender Player Stratocaster, JJ Cale, Supro Delta King 10 Amp

  • This topic has 10 replies, 11 voices, and was last updated 5 hours ago by sunjamr.
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    • October 31, 2025 at 6:44 am #402695
      Garry
      Participant

        Hi All,

        A shout out to Geoff for recommending this one a while back. As Geoff said, not a difficult solo but definitely a fun one to learn and play. I’m playing both parts and add my own cycle to follow Brian’s.

        All the best!

        Garry

      • October 31, 2025 at 7:16 am #402696
        charjo
        Moderator

          Well played, Garry. Your solo really fit well with the J.J. style.
          I have a soft spot for that EP. It was a monthly challenge way back in my early AM days.
          John

        • October 31, 2025 at 8:43 am #402697
          JoeD1
          Participant

            Really nicely done Garry. Your part blended nicely with Brians. You played very smoothly too.

            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

          • October 31, 2025 at 10:54 am #402698
            David L
            Participant

              Very Mark Knopfler-esque. Technique and tone are spot-on. Impressive improv. Well-done, as always, Garry.

            • October 31, 2025 at 12:16 pm #402699
              Geoff
              Participant

                That is excellent work from you as always Garry 👏 👍.

                Interesting that you chose finger style on this. What I like is the softer tone you get with this and it those plucked third progressions sound so clear.

                Thoroughly enjoyed listening. The more I play the more I think simpler leads sound the best 👌.

              • October 31, 2025 at 4:30 pm #402704
                James B
                Participant

                  So nice, Garry. Great job on both parts. Played like a pro. Love this one.

                  James

                • October 31, 2025 at 5:23 pm #402709
                  Dieter
                  Participant

                    Wonderful song, excellently played. You could listen to it for hours.

                    Dieter

                  • November 1, 2025 at 2:55 am #402713
                    Guido
                    Participant

                      Brilliant work Garry! Steady and spotless rhythm part and excellent leads: your own second part flows seamlessly and beautifully and the finger picking technique is perfect for this piece!

                      Guido

                    • November 1, 2025 at 4:36 pm #402726
                      San Luis Rey
                      Participant

                        Nice picking on both parts Garry! Your playing and recordings are top of the line.

                        Mike

                      • November 2, 2025 at 6:34 am #402736
                        Helen Lazaridou
                        Participant

                          Absolutely wonderful Garry ❤️ 😊 It’s so impressive that you played both parts and you used fingerstyle technique!!!!And your own cycle fits seamlessly as always!!!I love your smooth style💞💖💕and what a great lesson you’ve chosen!!!💞💖

                        • November 3, 2025 at 12:57 pm #402759
                          sunjamr
                          Participant

                            Nice one, Garry. That’s one of my favorite lessons. Good job on the improv.

                            Sunjamr Steve

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