Wednesday, August 18, 2010
TEF files
under USEFUL LINKS i have added a zip folder containing TEF files for all the tabs in the lesson material. if you use the TEF viewer, this allows you to hear each of the tabs! i find this to be better than posting audio files because you can follow (and pause!) the tab while listening.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
outre mer
as much as i want to move beyond copying other players, i have to admit that it is immensely satisfying to be able to play something that, when you first hear and see it, seems to be beyond reach.
take a look at this video from charlie hunter playing with the band garage a trois. at 1.45 the theme starts. i had to listen to it a number of times but i think this tab captures the basic riff quite well.
if you try this one on, make sure to build it up really slowly. rushing to fast tempos isn't going to improve your playing in the long run. play it slowly (starting your metronome at 60) with good tone, and slowly increase speed as you get the hang of it.
in my experience, it should become an almost automatic thing; this signals that you're ready to experiment with improvised lines inbetween.
take a look at this video from charlie hunter playing with the band garage a trois. at 1.45 the theme starts. i had to listen to it a number of times but i think this tab captures the basic riff quite well.
if you try this one on, make sure to build it up really slowly. rushing to fast tempos isn't going to improve your playing in the long run. play it slowly (starting your metronome at 60) with good tone, and slowly increase speed as you get the hang of it.
in my experience, it should become an almost automatic thing; this signals that you're ready to experiment with improvised lines inbetween.
Monday, August 16, 2010
what's in a name
you may wonder what the name of my blog stands for. 'common pool' refers to a resource that can be used by anyone, such as the air we all breathe; there is no one owning that, or able to limit access to it. i like that idea when it comes to learning material for playing the guitar. while unlimited access is problematic for some resources (such as people using clean air for emitting toxic substances) it is great when it comes to information of this kind.
the main reason for using this name is that i would like others to join in not only swimming in this pool, but also adding water to it (or providing some nice chairs along the side). if you have any material you want me to post, or link to, just send me a message.
now i will be looking at some stuff from mbira players (the african thumb piano); i have the idea that this might be good material for the eightstring.....
the main reason for using this name is that i would like others to join in not only swimming in this pool, but also adding water to it (or providing some nice chairs along the side). if you have any material you want me to post, or link to, just send me a message.
now i will be looking at some stuff from mbira players (the african thumb piano); i have the idea that this might be good material for the eightstring.....
re-introducing the common pool
after several years, i am ready to pick up the eightstring guitar again and bring my playing to the next level! as before, i like to share what i learn with others and this time i've chosen a blog as a way of communication.
for those who have no clue what i am talking about: the eightstring guitar i refer to is the fanned fret type developed by guitarist charlie hunter and builder ralph novak. it combines three bass strings with five guitar strings, giving enormous flexibility for musical expression.
to enable others to make use of what i learned along the way i developed a website, which got its great looks through the involvement of sander borghuis. you find a lot of stuff there which has been there for over four years (in the links list to the right you find a pdf you can download which contains all texts & practice material).
for those that learn about this for the first time: enjoy!!! - for those that know about this and are still into playing the eightstring: be prepared for some new stuff soon!!
for those who have no clue what i am talking about: the eightstring guitar i refer to is the fanned fret type developed by guitarist charlie hunter and builder ralph novak. it combines three bass strings with five guitar strings, giving enormous flexibility for musical expression.
to enable others to make use of what i learned along the way i developed a website, which got its great looks through the involvement of sander borghuis. you find a lot of stuff there which has been there for over four years (in the links list to the right you find a pdf you can download which contains all texts & practice material).
for those that learn about this for the first time: enjoy!!! - for those that know about this and are still into playing the eightstring: be prepared for some new stuff soon!!
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