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hey David, is any lesson of how accompaniment the song their have a singer, were i get the licks or is any trick to create him, i think any good musician can do it naturally, but i cant! thankss

Just finishing Music theory study 4 and am really enjoying. This takes a lot of the mystery out of what to play and when. and maybe.... I'll not appear to be just an outsider when others are discussing music.

My question. I am taking the time to really get to where I can play examples 1.8, 1.14, and 1.19 using the music for memory cues for now. While I have the techniques down that are allowing to play all 3, I found, I had to spend several days on each before I could play comfortably through the entire piece. (still working on 1.19) continue reading...

Hi -

In Joe Filisko's videos about types of sound, he's demonstrating tongue position using a small plastic dummy mouhpiece with hole positions cut out, which allows tongue position over the holes to be seen.

Do you think this is a helpful tool, adding visual feedback to the sound & touch we normally have to rely on?

If so, do you know where I can get one?

thanks
Jeremy

Hi Dave

I remember looking at one of your Videos about recording tunes. You talked about a device that you referred to as the industry standard and which could be purchased for about $300 dollars. I have searched through all of the videos I would have looked at. However, I can't find that Video again.

I did a search of forum topics and found you talking about a device called Tascam DR-08.
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Could you let me know what the first device was and how it compares with the Tascam item.

Thanks in advance.

Hi David,
Are you planning any new interviews with Mr Arnold? I find his stories fascinating and he may be the most important living link to the Chicago Masters. All his stories are gold. I request you consider a follow-up to the terrific piece you have posted currently.
Thanks

David, I was reading a question in the Gear" section of the Forum concerning Gary's Egnator setup and I was wondering what the best speaker cabinet to try to get to go along with the amp head. does the cabinet have to be open in the back like say a Fender Tube amp or can it be enclosed, etc Any tips or suggestions, I haven't made any purchases syet, just shopping around..Thanks

I remember the jaw movement from Dave "the Early Years" :) when it was all about pucker playing. In these videos are you TBing? (I know your going to say "Yes") It just seems that when TBing your note it's not center and it seems for me my jaw doesn't move that corner of my mouth the same as when I pucker it. In other words, if I pucker my jaw will switch, if I TB it doesn't.

Hi David,

Any types on breathing during the GHS study song for those of us without Lance Armstrong's lungs? I feel like I'm going to pass out from oxygen intoxication.

-Taylor

You recommend spending 1/2 hr of each practice on the study song. Does this mean that the time should be spent on the particular chorus I am working on or all that I have worked on so far?

Dumb question, but in which video do you teach the tremolo for "Walk With Me"? I missed it and now can't find it!