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I am pretty sure this is not one of Brian’s more popular lessons but I have probably got more out of this lesson than most of the others. These are some of the things I got out of this.
– More confidence playing 1,4,5 progressions in any key.
– If you play the 6th on the major chord it becomes it’s relative minor – pow! “Lightbulb Moment” right there for me 🙂
– Retrofitting scale with the chords so one can throw little melodies in with the chord progression. Just working to get better at that.This lesson was in the key of G but there are backing tracks for a bunch of other keys. It was relatively easy for me to translate G to A or B but other keys got a whole lot more challenging. I came up with completely my own ‘restful lounge music’ thing in the key of D below:
I always play the original lesson verbatim too because I learn a lot from doing that as well:
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So this is what you’ve been up to! Very nice. I liked your version in the key of D best. It just sounded so relaxed and vibe-full!!! I did notice you stood up for Brian’s original version which I think is the first time I’ve seen you do that. I like to do that sometimes because it’s always a little different to play that way.
Anyway, they both sounded great but I liked the Key of D most!
Joe
The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
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Hi Joe, now you know 🙂 Truth is I am always working on multiple things at any given time. Just the way I am, I get bored if I focus exclusively on one thing all the time – we are all different that way I know. In addition to the Melissa song we are working on, I am also working on a classical duet because the classical and flamenco are parallel streams for me.
Generally, I prefer to play sitting down but it relieves the back if I do it standing. Thanks for giving this a listen 🙂
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Well done on both recordings. I agree with you on getting the most out of this lesson. I am working my way through all of them that are related to triads, there are quite a few. I find that it really expands my vocabulary and gives me more creative options.
Ken F
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Geoff,
Very haunting guitar sounds. I really liked the 2nd demo, very mesmerizing. I think that Guild stands up so well every time you use it. Makes me wish I still had my old Starfire.
Clarke
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I enjoyed both of these, Geoff. I prefer the second one – the tone and vibe are cleaner, but the haunting quality of the first one is also impressive. Well done, as always.
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Great playing on both these Geoff. You played the lesson material perfectly, smooth and relaxed, but I enjoyed your exploration in D the most, it was fascinating to see how you applied the material to come up with a different darker feel and sound. If you’ve not found it yet check out EP399 I found that triad lesson helped me a lot too.
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You are absolutely right Dear Geoff!!!!!really useful lessons but with a great backing track for practice!your improvising in the first video is what you must be proud of💖💖and our teacher should be proud too!!😜you applied everything in another Key!!!!💖❣️💕💓❤️and with Avery relaxed style without overloading the piece!Mission accomplished 🤩🤩🤩
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Kudos for delving into improvising in different keys Geoff. Loved your impro in D, you created a good mix of triads and single lines. Definitely a relaxed, cool vibe emanating from your playing. You play Brian’s original oh so well also. I’m not familiar with this one but you play it with a lot of expression. Keep on pickin’ and all the best! 🥸🎸🥸
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