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MicroLesson: 080 – Somber, Acoustic Solo Composition

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In this MicroLesson (ML080) you’ll learn a slow and somber solo composition that works on acoustic or electric guitar. No need for a jam track, you can play this one by yourself.

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  1. Alan L says

    September 13, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    Well I know what I’m doing tonight! 😀

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  2. annekaz says

    September 13, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    Nice!

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  3. Charles S says

    September 13, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    Your pulling me in another direction, luv it!

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  4. Raymond P says

    September 13, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    What a nice surprise. Love it. Thanks Brian

    Ray P

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  5. FergalT says

    September 14, 2022 at 2:20 am

    Beautiful.

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  6. Michael W says

    September 14, 2022 at 7:41 am

    Thanks, Brian. I really like the Shorts.

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  7. Two Below says

    September 14, 2022 at 9:11 am

    This will be in the remake of The Godfather.

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  8. daniele f says

    September 15, 2022 at 3:00 am

    Love that somber sound !
    And that E7 b9 !
    Thanks so much every week is a treat!

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  9. Lynne R says

    September 15, 2022 at 9:41 am

    I am not fond of the “Shorts”.
    It may be ok for the advanced player but not instructive for some one at my level.
    I do love the tunes played but need the reinforcement of verbal instruction to really benefit from the exercise .

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    • Brian says

      September 15, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      These are extras… something I decided to start doing in addition to the deep-dive Friday lessons.

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  10. Ian N says

    September 15, 2022 at 10:53 am

    I love this! But it should have a proper title- Boulevards de Paris or something similar.

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  11. Mark H says

    September 15, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    Django and Stephane would love this one, and so do I. Needs a B part starting on the IV…

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    • Barry Marsden says

      September 16, 2022 at 3:41 am

      I agree great compulsive tune, needs some more

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  12. Barry Marsden says

    September 16, 2022 at 3:35 am

    Brilliant, a touch of the gipsy jazz

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  13. blues46 says

    September 16, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    Brian,
    Very nice and fun to play.
    Thank You

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  14. Gary Walker says

    September 25, 2022 at 1:39 am

    Love it!

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  15. Lyn C says

    November 18, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    Very nice composition.. I think the “Somber” in the title made me skip this one at first. It is more “Pensive” , and one of your other subscribers suggested a great one, “Boulevards des Paris” which sounds more like it!

    Looking forward to playing this one tonight. Thank you Brian.

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  16. David S says

    December 9, 2022 at 9:32 pm

    Really like this. Smooth Dave

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  17. alon z says

    December 11, 2022 at 9:13 am

    the man is so talented!
    thanks! I love it.
    started to play it.
    lot’s of FUN!

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  18. Stuart R says

    December 14, 2022 at 4:03 am

    It reminds me of Manha De Carnival. Beautiful – will be fun to learn this. Fabulous as always Brian!

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  19. Jonathan B says

    January 19, 2023 at 5:51 pm

    This was really interesting, would be interested to know a music theory breakdown of this piece. There’s often some key tones that make the mood have that “Spanish” sound.

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  20. Paul T says

    January 28, 2023 at 6:56 pm

    Just discovered this micro lesson. Very nice. To my ear, it has a sort of gypsy jazz feel. But the progression itself reminds me of an arrangement of “St. James Infirmary Blues” that I’ve been playing for years. I’m definitely going to work some of these ideas into the song. Thanks.

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  21. annekaz says

    November 24, 2024 at 9:58 am

    Love this short piece❤️

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