Improv over Dm Blues backing track

[JoeD1]

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

[San Luis Rey]

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

[Geoff]

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 👌

[Garry]

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! 😎🎸😎

[Dieter]

Great ideas and their implementation in both versions.

Dieter

[John H]

Joe
There is improvement. You show restraint, purpose and poise. We all need more time to shape our craft. Keep ’em coming. Your passion and growth are inspiring to say the least. Have fun my friend.

John

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