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Post by Dessery on Apr 8, 2015 11:59:09 GMT
Hi All
I have been listening to a lot of Mississippi John Hurt this last week, im studying up so I can learn a few numbers on my new acoustic to improve my right hand technique. In my searching though I came across this old episode of Rainbow Quest which he was on and really enjoyed watching it so I thought I would share:
On a side note, can anyone recommend any of his more simple songs to get me going on? I have been working on Stack O' Lee so far.
Many thanks David
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 12:58:59 GMT
Great footage of Mississippi John Hurt. Thanks. Was worth suffering through 30 minutes of bad banjo music.
I have several CDs of his music, from the original 1928 sessions to his 60's stuff. All good. Also some good tabs available.
FYI John Sebatian named his group "Lovin' Spoonful" after a chorus in a song Hurt did in the 60's...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 18:08:19 GMT
My Creole Belle is not too difficult but pretty much sums up his style. Stefan Grossmann put together a pretty comprehensive tab book for Hurt, and there's a bit of video on youtube of him teaching too.
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Post by simonf on Apr 9, 2015 18:47:08 GMT
For teaching material, you can't beat the pair of John Miller DVDs.
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Post by Dessery on Apr 10, 2015 8:22:11 GMT
Hi Guys
Thanks for your replies. I got 4 of John Miller's DVDs for christmas actually and I have been very very slowly working my way through them and am fully intending to buy the MJH ones too, buying the Toon Charlton has wiped out all of my cash for a little but as soon as I can I will be grabbing them. Just trying to learn a little from tab in the mean time.
@mikeyz, thanks for the tip on My Creole Belle, I will definitely check that one out.
Many thanks David
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Post by gordon on Apr 10, 2015 18:45:50 GMT
Another vote for John Miller's lessons, you can't go wrong there. As for which songs to learn ... the ones that you like best ! That said, everyone likes "Pallet on your floor" (or "Ain't no tellin'" as it's called sometimes), "Nobody's dirty business" is cool too...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2015 19:32:16 GMT
Dessery--learning MJH tunes will improve your right and left hand technique! Ain't no telling/Frankie/Candy Man/Avalon Blues/Stack o'Lee especially all give you something to work at and you'll feel the benefit. A unique player indeed. 'The 1928 Sessions' on Yazoo is a must IMHO.
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Post by eggy on Apr 13, 2015 7:43:24 GMT
I love John Hurt-this footage is great,thank you for posting.I wish there was more film of him.He seemed such a gentleman and a gentle soul.You have some great comments and suggestion to help you.Good luck and enjoy your journey.
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