Hi.
I recorded the theme of Bluesette, Toots' classic jazz standard.
Comments welcome...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IASxuHcouS4
Bluesette played on E9th
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Jan Oelbrandt
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Wow! Jan, this is an incredible object lesson for all those who think to play jazz you need a multi-thousand dollar D10 with 5 or more pedals and 4 or 5 knee levers hooked up to C6. To play like this on 10-string E9 is inspirational. To play like this on an old student model Maverick with 3&1 is absolutely incredible. You really should edit the title of the thread to "Bluesette Played on Student E9" (if it is possible to edit a thread title), to cue readers that this is a great lesson on what can be accomplished with humble equipment.
If you have plans to upgrade to a pro model, I seriously counsel you to consider a 12-string E9/B6 universal. The neck and most of the strings and pedals will be familiar to you, you will gain 3 or four levers for E9, and will have the entire B6 mode (same as C6, just a half-step lower) to gradually add to your E9 playing as just another position, without having to learn a whole new neck. B6 is closely related to E9 as the next step in the cycle of 5ths, and so shares some chords and frets.
On the other hand, you are already so accomplished on your Maverick, maybe you don't feel a need to move to a more complicated setup. After all, there are many great jazz players who use a 6 or 8-string lap steel with no pedals or levers at all. Good luck with whatever way you decide to go.
If you have plans to upgrade to a pro model, I seriously counsel you to consider a 12-string E9/B6 universal. The neck and most of the strings and pedals will be familiar to you, you will gain 3 or four levers for E9, and will have the entire B6 mode (same as C6, just a half-step lower) to gradually add to your E9 playing as just another position, without having to learn a whole new neck. B6 is closely related to E9 as the next step in the cycle of 5ths, and so shares some chords and frets.
On the other hand, you are already so accomplished on your Maverick, maybe you don't feel a need to move to a more complicated setup. After all, there are many great jazz players who use a 6 or 8-string lap steel with no pedals or levers at all. Good luck with whatever way you decide to go.
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i too Jan, will congratulate you on this -
it is rewarding for those who don't understand that Jazz can be played on the E9 tuning & a on a maverick to boot
in my case, it's easier for me to play jazz on the C6 neck
which does'nt mean that i don't mess w: it on E9
it's just a bit more complicated to execute certain altered chords on it
whereas melodies & solos are obtainable
keep up the good work Jan & send more of your accomplishments
it is rewarding for those who don't understand that Jazz can be played on the E9 tuning & a on a maverick to boot
in my case, it's easier for me to play jazz on the C6 neck
which does'nt mean that i don't mess w: it on E9
it's just a bit more complicated to execute certain altered chords on it
whereas melodies & solos are obtainable
keep up the good work Jan & send more of your accomplishments
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Yes, very nice! I agree with David and CrowBear... this is very impressive... played on a vintage student model with 3 & 1. It proves once again that pedal steel players do not need a cluster of levers and pedals to play good music. There is So much music available on 10 string E9 with 3 pedals and a couple of knee levers. Great job, Jan. Looking forward to hearing more!
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Great job! Thanks for offering to have me include this at www.steelguitarjazz.com I'll be posting it soon.
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Re: David
David,
thanks for the tip on an U12 E9/B6. I'll probably will be selling my other student model I got, a lovely Fender (but I will hang on to the ShoBud, it has sentimental value as it belonged to a local but legendary musician)
And then save some big bucks to buy a U12...
Everyone, thanks for the lovely comments
old topic discussing my Fender Artist Student here
thanks for the tip on an U12 E9/B6. I'll probably will be selling my other student model I got, a lovely Fender (but I will hang on to the ShoBud, it has sentimental value as it belonged to a local but legendary musician)
And then save some big bucks to buy a U12...
Everyone, thanks for the lovely comments
old topic discussing my Fender Artist Student here