"Smokin Steel Guitar Licks" Part 2

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 10 Mar 2009 5:20 pm

Part 2!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb7-CJyD_Wg

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 11 Mar 2009 12:06 pm

bump!

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 12 Mar 2009 4:15 am

Tryin to keep part 2 hangin beside one because they work together.

Thanks!
km

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 12 Mar 2009 5:19 am

Thanks, Kenny,
Like you said, the fingers have been programmed to do these licks at a certain tempo, and only after doing them over a period of time, do you realize it's not that easy to play them at such a reduced pace!
The first section of you second (This) lick is the one Jeff Newman showed us (1980), but I like the way you resolved it. Nice work.....Keep it up!

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 12 Mar 2009 5:31 am

Thanks Nic!

Yep, its hard to slow it down.

I think the first part of the lick i learned many years ago and somebody told me it was originally a Buddy Charlton lick! Not sure but Bruce Bouton should it to me at a Skaggs show back in the 80's!

Anyways, i have a modified version that breaks it up with a double stop in the middle so i'll stick it out there!

Thanks again!
kenny

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 12 Mar 2009 5:39 am

Hi Kenny,
You're quick on the draw, hey!
I've actually forgotten that lick, but after hearing what you did with it, will get me to re-visit the old brain cells.

Regards,

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 13 Mar 2009 11:44 am

Thanks again Nic!

Yea its a good one!

Joseph Barcus · Post by **Joseph Barcus** » 15 Mar 2009 7:08 am

ive got to find the brain cells that will work to put this to memory. I am not a fast lick player maybe one of these days. I know you must know it by heart before the fingers can do it. its one of those think ahead things. lol Joe

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 15 Mar 2009 7:31 am

Hi Joe,
I feel with you! The only bit of advice I can offer is to not spend too much time trying to play the lick slow. As soon as you have a good idea of where the notes are, start playing it fast..... Yeah, in the beginning your fingers will be tripping over themselves, but things will soon fall into place.
Happy hunting!

Joseph Barcus · Post by **Joseph Barcus** » 15 Mar 2009 7:33 am

thanks Nic. yeah it does seem the more you try the more you fail lol. but that hand has to be relaxed and not all stiff lol. learn the note take a shot of JD and play it lol. Joe

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 15 Mar 2009 7:58 am

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 15 Mar 2009 9:26 am

Hey Nic & Joe!

Crown Royal works better than JD!!!

Yea, some of those runs have been played since the 80's by me. Nic is absolutly rioght about playing them fast as soon as you can.

It has always worked for me!! I play everything fast though!
It only takes me 30 minutes to watch 60 minutes!

If i can help holler at me man!

km

Joseph Barcus · Post by **Joseph Barcus** » 15 Mar 2009 2:36 pm

thanks Kenny I may be asking for a little help if you dont mind me doing so. Joe

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 17 Mar 2009 4:20 am

No problem Big Joe!

If some good players had not took the time to help then we all would be working over time to find and play the stuff we love. You are helping alot with your post so keep'em coming!

Thanks!
Kenny

Corky Anderson · Post by **Corky Anderson** » 17 Mar 2009 4:39 pm

Hey Kenny, thanks for reminding me I used to play that lick! I guess it got buried somewhere at some point. I just want to tell ya I like your style, and if you want to keep putting these out there, I, for one, will appreciate it a lot

Have a good one!

Carter D-10 Nasville 1000

Tele.........twin......boss pedals

Kenny Martin · Post by **Kenny Martin** » 18 Mar 2009 5:38 pm

Thanks Corky!

Yea, like i said before, i think alot of what i play is some pro's licks i learned. Just don't remember who and when i learned them.

I spend 4 nights a week playing and working on what pops in the old brain.

I'm working on another clip of a lead i play on Hwy 40 blues. I know Bruces stuff and trust me, i'm not or could never improve on what he did!

Thanks again!
KM