You think you can play the guitar?
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I had a guy tell me Scotty couldn't play, because he patted his foot. I just busted out laughing.
D'Jango Reinhardt in 1939.
His left hand was badly burned in an accident so he's playing melody with two fingers and sometimes a third finger when playing chords.
Even back in '39 I'd say he was a contender.
His left hand was badly burned in an accident so he's playing melody with two fingers and sometimes a third finger when playing chords.
Even back in '39 I'd say he was a contender.
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Lots of classic rock and early metal players name Reinhardt as one of their influences. Even if they don't know who he is, they have a chain back to him through other players that took the influence in different paths.
I like bursts of rapid fire licks, but the soul of the solo still lies in communicating licks that produce emotion reactions in the player and the listener. I'm also a fan of Fink Floyd and David Gilmour. Gilmour can incite emotions with his use of bends and rakes that keep him in the lists of great guitar players.
I like bursts of rapid fire licks, but the soul of the solo still lies in communicating licks that produce emotion reactions in the player and the listener. I'm also a fan of Fink Floyd and David Gilmour. Gilmour can incite emotions with his use of bends and rakes that keep him in the lists of great guitar players.
Hahaha, no I havent. From what I hear he's a bit of a d-bag. People use the term "shred" way too often, but when I thingof "shredding" I think of Yngwie.
I forgot Steve Vai, my bad. He's a cool dude, I've met him before. Hearing him improv random stuff is like hearing god play guitar
Django is considered a legend among jazz guitarists. Even with the injured hand, he could outplay most, if not all.
Jeeeez. Watching that makes me want to sell my guitar. Unreal! He is Eric Johnson type fast. Thanks for the link.
There are so many great players through history. I don't do "lists" anymore. I want something that is memorable, shows technical brilliance, pleases my ear and touches my soul. If a guitarist can do that, they're great. And in Jimmy Page's case, the technical brilliance isn't always necessary. 
thats nothing... You should see me play guitar hero.J/K that guys pretty sweet but how about some sweet Ukulele action
Ukulele weeps by Jake Shimabukuro - YouTube
Ukulele weeps by Jake Shimabukuro - YouTube
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Way, way back, nearly 100 years ago, there was a man named Roy Smeck. He was probably the world's first virtuoso guitarist. He also played banjo, uke, and "Hawaiian" steel guitar. There are some clips of him on youtube, but I haven't found any of him playing guitar. He's shown playing everything else but the six string. He was known as "The Wizard Of The Strings". Gibson even had some Roy Smeck model guitars. Unfortunately for him, he also thought he was a comedian, so some of his work was of a non serious comical nature. Today, he is all but forgotten.
I used to have a Roy Smeck signature ukelele.
I learned to play a few tunes on it. Unfortunately it got crushed in an accident.
I should have saved the pieces.
Can I interest anyone in a ham sandwich?
I learned to play a few tunes on it. Unfortunately it got crushed in an accident.
I should have saved the pieces.
Can I interest anyone in a ham sandwich?
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Why is fast good?
I get that fast can be fun and exciting but what about taste?
What about sometimes "less is more"?
I get that fast can be fun and exciting but what about taste?
What about sometimes "less is more"?
When you have the ability to play fast it opens up another aspect of mastering the instrument. It allows the musician to do more with the instrument and the music. It also shows good acomplishment; speed comes with practice.
That's just dandy as long as you are your main audience.
As a medium of communication to others what are you trying to say?
Music as the language of emotion allows for damn near everything because it's supposed to go beyond the reach of words.
"Wow! That dude can play fast!" misses the point to a great extent, although not entirely.
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"Wow! That nerd can play fast!"
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good stuff on this post... .tons o fun... i get Chet Atkins of course and Django and Bob Wills and BB on this number.
i play jazz licks on my tenor uke (custom made for intonation, action, ust pickup) 'cause i can't handle six strings... seriously... always need rhythm comp though.
I like to run some pro solos through software that slows it down and learn 'em.
thanks all.
i play jazz licks on my tenor uke (custom made for intonation, action, ust pickup) 'cause i can't handle six strings... seriously... always need rhythm comp though.
I like to run some pro solos through software that slows it down and learn 'em.
thanks all.
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