ep365 Betts Lesson

[Todd B]

Hey Folks, hope everybody is well,
I have a question about lesson EP 365 the Dickey Betts solo lesson.
I’ve been trying to play the fast version of this lesson for a long time now, but that one part with the 16th notes I just can’t get up to speed on that no matter how hard I try. Is that really 100 BPM because it seems like a lot faster. I’m going by what it says on the top of the tab that says 100. Am I reading that right? Maybe I’m having a hard time playing correctly to a metronome, because when I set my metronome two 100 BPM and play that lick, I can manage it a lot better than trying to play along with the lesson minus guitar. Could somebody please check that and tell me if it’s really 100 BPM I may be missing something
thank you,
Todd

[Todd B]

I checked again N saw that it really is 100 BPM and I tried to delete my post cant seem to figure out how to delete it. Anyway I think now that the BPM is right, I’m just having a hard time playing those 16th notes within that BPM

[GnLguy]

Hey Todd

EP565…. 16th notes can be tricky.

I suppose that you’ve tried that piece of music at 70 BPM? I find that if I start at 70% tempo on something like this it’s major help until I really get it under my fingers
Once I’m comfortable @ 70%, I increase the tempo by 5% until I reach 100

If you haven’t already done so, find what sequence of alternate picking on these licks work best for you. Being aware of this can make a huge difference in the execution of a lick

Keith
aka GnLguy

[Todd B]

thanks Keith, Great suggestions all. I think I am Close. will publish when I get it
Todd

[GnLguy]

I look forward to hearing your submission Todd…

Anything about The Allman Brothers, Duane Allman, Gregg Allman & Dickey Betts is right up my alley. I first heard Duane’s stinging slide lick opening Statesboro Blues way back in 1974 and I’ve been hooked on their music ever since. Duane had been dead 2 1/2 yrs when I heard that lick but it didn’t matter to me – I devoured their music
Over the years, I’ve come to revere Dickey Betts not only as a player but as a composer and a leader. The ABB wasn’t the same at all after he left in 2000
I may actually like Dickey’s playing more that Duane’s….. that’s a tough one LOL

I don’t know that the ABB would have survived without his leadership

Here’s a great tune that features Dickey. On the Brothers & Sister, the song was Jelly Jelly – they had an outtake that was the same melody/music that is called Early Morning Blues and Dickey’s blues guitar abilities really comes to light with this

[charjo]

Todd,
Alternate picking speed is an issue for many of us. I’ve had the occasional lick I just can’t get and finally just resorted to a pull-off in a problem spot. Consider the odd hammer-on and pull-off in those fast licks until your picking speed progresses.
Also, like Keith suggests, analyze the problem area and see if there’s a more efficient way to pick or try different fingerings in the left hand. Sometimes two sequential downpicks can make a phrase easier.
John

[Todd B]

Thanks John, I’ve been fooling with this lesson for a long time. Ive tried everything you guys suggested. I think I’m close. Brian always says he’s not fast, but he does ok to me

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