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Sonny Boy...Help Me

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Tue, 05/25/2010 - 19:46
slucey
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David,
I dont mean tp be pedantic today but i just found Christelle Berthon today.....she practises 8 hrs a day....
I believe this is her playing....wow..she sounds better than Sonny himself.....
are we ever going to study this song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv1DrICe8SM

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Wed, 05/26/2010 - 07:32
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David Barrett
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Unfortunately I can't do this song... would love to, but cannot get print rights. Most songs out there large corporations own the print rights that have a policy of not licensing the songs. For this reason the Artist Study section focuses on working with artists that I can speak with personally and pay them for their work.

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Thu, 05/27/2010 - 07:32
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Help Me

What is the best way to get the song tab and background trac?

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Thu, 05/27/2010 - 08:06
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I'll do some research on both for you and get back to you...

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Thu, 05/27/2010 - 09:21
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Slucey - email me off forum and I'll send you some stuff that might give you what you are after.

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Thu, 05/27/2010 - 11:51
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Sonny ..Hank Help

Hank..that would be great..how do i get your email address?
mine is slucey@aol.com

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Thu, 05/27/2010 - 12:11
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The transcription book "Blues Harmonica Collection" (Hal Leonard Publishing) by David McKelvy has the transcription.

The jam track "Stand Alone Blues" by Robert Brown (Alfred Publishing) has a track called "Green's Onion Blues" that is "Help Me."

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Thu, 05/27/2010 - 12:42
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David answer on Sonny question

I cant thank you enough...really great !

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Fri, 08/30/2013 - 06:27
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David McKelvy's "Help Me" transcription

I have a question about that transcription.
The chuck-chucks during the verses are all transcribed as 1-2 draws - even on the IV-chord.
To my ear, Sonny Boy plays something different on the IV-chord chucks. The best I can approximate to it is a 3-4 blow, which fits both the chord and the minor feel.
What's your take on this?
Thanks

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Fri, 08/30/2013 - 07:08
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I agree with you about the 3+/4+ on the verses for the IV Chord

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