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Improv over Dm Blues backing track

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    • May 6, 2026 at 2:39 pm #414403
      JoeD1
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        I played over this same backing track in April 2025 and thought I’d do it again to see if there’s any improvement in my playing. I think I’m getting there but still need a lot of practice!

        May 2026:

        April 2025:

        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

      • May 6, 2026 at 6:21 pm #414420
        San Luis Rey
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          Yeah Joe, I like the Fender-Hawaiian shirt version. The phrasing, bends slides and vibrato all show impovement. The recording quality got better also. I need a hat now. 🤷‍♂️

          Mike

        • May 6, 2026 at 6:35 pm #414422
          Geoff
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            There is no doubt the Fender version is a better quality recording and it does sound better. One thing you are very good at Joe is the fast Tremelow you did on that first recording – i cannot so that nearly as well as you do 👌

          • May 6, 2026 at 11:23 pm #414450
            Garry
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              Definite improvement for sure Joe. Phrasing is flowing and overall solo is sounding more musical. Background is cool too. Practise makes progress, you’re making giant steps. Well done. All the best! 😎🎸😎

            • May 8, 2026 at 10:44 pm #414868
              Dieter
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                Great ideas and their implementation in both versions.

                Dieter

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