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Solo study 3

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Tue, 09/22/2015 - 15:03
jgwilks
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As I begin recording for LOA5 a few questions come to mind. 

First, in Solo study 3 I have practiced my G harp into oblivion. Is it just fine to record using a different key of my choice?

I would like to think the same answer for scale studies in this case G major Pentantonic. 

Solo study 3 you are asking for an example from section 2 Bass lines. I see in level 6 an example from Section 1 is required. As it seems odd to do 2 before 1, I wanted to clarify. Both sections1 and 2 are a lot of fun I will add. 

John

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Tue, 09/22/2015 - 15:35
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David Barrett
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Sure, a different keyed

Sure, a different keyed harmonica is fine for both examples. I asked for Section 2 because of the pulls. I look forward to hearing your progress.

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Tue, 09/22/2015 - 19:24
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Except 2.6

However 2.6 does not have pulls. 

But it is fun to play too. Regarding the metronome, Can I play to a rhythm machine such as the many available on my Yamaha keyboard or would you rather hear the metronome Only for submission purposes. Just having too much fun recording this evening I believe. ...finally !!!

 

John

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Tue, 09/22/2015 - 21:32
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Evening John. I recommend you

Evening John. I recommend you focus on one of the examples that uses pulls... the more time you spend on pulls the better (it's an often underused technique by students).

Use a metronome. The drum machine gives you the swing eighths, I want you to create the swing eighths on your own.

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