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"Blues for Big Nate" breathing

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Wed, 05/28/2014 - 20:31
marcgraci
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Hi, David:

I am getting a real charge out of "Blues for Big Nate." It's great fun. There are so many draw notes in Chorus 1, though, and I'm struggling to find time to exhale. When I listen close, it seems Jerry lets the 123 chord trail off a bit early, and I am assuming that he uses that time to control his breath. Your playing of Chorus 1 seems to confirm my guess.

Is this right? Should I let the tremolo die out a little early and use that time?

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Wed, 05/28/2014 - 21:06
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You got it... decay your volume with tremolo and sneak a breath in.

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Wed, 05/28/2014 - 21:23
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Thanks, David! Have a great

Thanks, David! Have a great weekend. And good luck on your upcoming black belt (3rd?) test.

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Thu, 05/29/2014 - 07:36
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Thank you Marc.

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