Question for those interested in course material
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Question for those interested in course material
My courses generally follow two distinct formats. One format is arrangements of entire songs... verse, chorus, intro, tag..., like the Swinging On E9 series and the Shuffles, Ballads, Waltzes series.
Another format is one that teaches traditional 8- or 16-bar solos for standard country songs, intros, and/or turnarounds. In this type, the entire song (verse, chorus) is not necessarily tabbed out, just the necessary solo for the purpose of bandstand work. Examples of this format is the 20 Solos, Intros and Turnarounds for Johnny Bush Standards, or my newest course Essential Bandstand Solos.
The $63.99 Question. The envelope, please :
Which do y'all prefer? Both are equally good movers for me, but I do like input from consumers of my stuff. I generally include a few requests in each of the courses I create.
Answer here, or do the email thing. Your input really does matter when making these song decisions, and oftentimes I'm reminded of tunes I'd like to do, or should do, after hearing from my constituency*. So, chime in.
(* a Bill Hankey word . Glad you're back, Bill.)
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Another format is one that teaches traditional 8- or 16-bar solos for standard country songs, intros, and/or turnarounds. In this type, the entire song (verse, chorus) is not necessarily tabbed out, just the necessary solo for the purpose of bandstand work. Examples of this format is the 20 Solos, Intros and Turnarounds for Johnny Bush Standards, or my newest course Essential Bandstand Solos.
The $63.99 Question. The envelope, please :
Which do y'all prefer? Both are equally good movers for me, but I do like input from consumers of my stuff. I generally include a few requests in each of the courses I create.
Answer here, or do the email thing. Your input really does matter when making these song decisions, and oftentimes I'm reminded of tunes I'd like to do, or should do, after hearing from my constituency*. So, chime in.
(* a Bill Hankey word . Glad you're back, Bill.)
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herb, i have a lot of your stuff, all very good i like practicing with them, But would love some johnny paycheck , such as my part of forever- --- for a minute there----- slide off your satin sheets, ECT. his stuff is all good, my opinion, thanks, DON.<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Don LaCourse on 08 October 2006 at 12:34 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Herb, as I've old you I love all your stuff and find it all adapts well to playing things other than country, which is what I do. But the intro/fill/solo/turnaround stuff is easier to work with - sometimes the whole-song format kind of puts me into sensory overload, and I have problems figuring out what extract. Swingin' on E9 is fun to work with, but "...Bandstand Solos" is better for me from a practical application angle.
But seriously, ALL your material is so clear and well thought-out that any of it works for a myriad of applications.
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Jim
But seriously, ALL your material is so clear and well thought-out that any of it works for a myriad of applications.
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Jim
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Bump. I'd like to get some more opinions/ideas.
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Hi Herb,
I recently recieved your Essential bandstand solos to add to the two vols., of Shuffles ballads and waltzes I already have.
I can honestly say that I cannot give a preferance for one over the other.
I dropped you a line the other day requesting a total cost of two courses(swinging on E9)shipped to Glasgow U.K.I hope you recieved it.
Best regards
Billy
I recently recieved your Essential bandstand solos to add to the two vols., of Shuffles ballads and waltzes I already have.
I can honestly say that I cannot give a preferance for one over the other.
I dropped you a line the other day requesting a total cost of two courses(swinging on E9)shipped to Glasgow U.K.I hope you recieved it.
Best regards
Billy
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Billy
I got the email, while I was on the road. You just got a reply with email. Thanks.
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I got the email, while I was on the road. You just got a reply with email. Thanks.
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Herb,I am with Ray and Andy.The intros and solos are great,but I would like to see something to fill in the gaps behind a singer.Your material is very good,but some of the tracks are a little too fast for a 1year player such as myself.I will continue to purchase your material because it is top-notch,IMHO.
Andy Jones,struggling but not giving up
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Hey, Herb As you know I am a beginner and have most of your stuff as I have liked both ways. I enjoy the whole song tabbed out the best. Once I get the song down I add my own flare and changes. I am currently working on the gospel set and love the single string rolls. Never heard I'll fly away like you do it. Ready for some more. The holidays are apporaching lots of time to get that work done. Hint Hint. See you soon in some honky tonk in south texas. Keep safe and God bless
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Hi Herb,
How bout a combo style approach?
You tab out a whole song, say "Under Your Spell" in a complete form, then maybe you identify some "alternatives" for some (or all) of the song parts. Maybe a few different places to play the same intro melody, cliche lick, or whatever. Or maybe, "Here are some other fills that you can try at the end of the verse lines" or "Try finishing your solo with any of these classic licks"..."These pockets have some great licks for the chorus"......etc.
Just a thought. Take care.
How bout a combo style approach?
You tab out a whole song, say "Under Your Spell" in a complete form, then maybe you identify some "alternatives" for some (or all) of the song parts. Maybe a few different places to play the same intro melody, cliche lick, or whatever. Or maybe, "Here are some other fills that you can try at the end of the verse lines" or "Try finishing your solo with any of these classic licks"..."These pockets have some great licks for the chorus"......etc.
Just a thought. Take care.
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