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May 2026 Challenge response Martin W

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    • June 12, 2026 at 1:13 pm #417365
      Martin W
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        Hi folks, following on from lasts months challenge I decided to develop my motif idea still using the backing track from EP 282 , the borrowed lick is from Ep131 ,
        Which starts at 0.59 the lick that follows it is also inspired from that lesson .
        Look forward to listening to everyone’s ideas for this month.
        Martin

      • June 12, 2026 at 1:52 pm #417369
        Michael Krailo
        Participant

          Awesome work Martin. that guitar is so nice. I love 12 fret guitars.

          Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

        • June 12, 2026 at 1:55 pm #417371
          Alan L
          Participant

            I love the relaxed pace and overall ambiance of this! Nice scale choices and the harmonized runs were very cool. 😎

          • June 12, 2026 at 6:17 pm #417415
            AndréM
            Participant

              Very moody vibe.
              Nice of to point out where the lick started.
              Well done man.

              AndréM

              AndréM

            • June 12, 2026 at 7:20 pm #417427
              sunjamr
              Participant

                Nice composition, Martin. I remember that lesson well, and I reckon you did good job of staying true to the original vibe.

                Sunjamr Steve

              • June 13, 2026 at 10:07 am #417488
                Lights
                Participant

                  Very good combination, Martin! Sounds solid and refreshing.
                  Lights.

                • June 13, 2026 at 10:25 am #417496
                  Denise
                  Participant

                    That is a very very nice lick! It goes so smoothly with the other parts and the backing track. Your phrasing is so good.

                    PS: the cheddar cheese and salted butter were delicious! The little Gretsch has its place on my music desk. Thank you again!

                    More Blues!

                  • June 13, 2026 at 10:36 am #417501
                    James B
                    Participant

                      Great choice of backing tracks, Martin. You enhanced it beautifully with your patient phrasing and crystal clean tone. Your borrowed sliding lick fit perfectly.

                      James

                    • June 13, 2026 at 11:47 am #417529
                      Mike W
                      Participant

                        Tasteful as ever Martin. Great timing and playing and such a lovely tone. Your composition was very relaxed and soothing.

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