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The Big One

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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 00:24
John S
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David Hi

A query re The Big One

Verse 7   measures 3 and 4. At the end of measure 3 there is the octave 4  8   (a quarter note b ).  This is the  ”Tied”  to the same octave in measure 4, therefore  two quarter notes, a half note. When I listen to it  it sounds like two distinct “quarter notes” are being played rather than an extended note for half note.  Wonder what I am getting wrong my listening or understanding?  

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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 09:19
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David Barrett
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Hello John. What you're

Hello John. What you're probably hearing is my tremolo. I listened to it and I'm hearing that I'm playing it tied, as written. 

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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 13:05
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John S
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Thank you

Thank you. I think it's the emphasis on the end of the note/tremolo that I am hearing. It's a tricky little lick. Making very good progress. Thanks

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Tue, 03/17/2020 - 15:26
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I'm glad the song is coming

I'm glad the song is coming along well

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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 02:14
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Got It

David got it. Wasnt applying the tie. There is a lot going on in this song with fake octavea and then octaves all in one lick. Really have to read the score and listen carefully not just rely on what I think I hear.  Very satisfied.

Into the diatonic verses

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Wed, 03/18/2020 - 06:32
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Cool. This is a very advanced

Cool. This is a very advanced song, but well-worth the study... there are some very cool, and classic, licks in there (especially the diatonic solo).

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