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Post by Michael Messer on Sept 12, 2006 16:27:52 GMT
 Due to the great success of our workshop last Saturday - I have another workshop at the London Resonator Centre on Saturday 9th December. The last one was a sell-out, so if you would like to come along, make sure you book early. (This is not sales blurb...there really is only a limited number of spaces). Slide Guitar (on resophonic or acoustic guitars) is the title of the workshop and players of all levels are welcome. If you would like to ask any questions before booking - please leave me a message on this thread and I wil respond as soon as I can. The workshop is a 2 hour session and starts at 10.30am. CONTACT > LRC 0207 836 0812 or www.resocentre.com .... email sales@resocentre.comShine On, Michael |
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Post by Bottleneck John on Oct 20, 2006 21:41:30 GMT
Jeez, I wish I could go but I have no money to do it I'm afraid...
Some other time, I still have to see the LRC too...
BJ
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 6, 2006 10:44:58 GMT
The workshop on Saturday was fully booked until someone cancelled - so if you want to come along there is one space left, call LRC 0207 836 0812 and book the last place.
Shine On,
Michael.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 9, 2006 19:32:17 GMT
Thanks to everyone who came along this afternoon to the workshop. Keep in touch.
Shine On,
Michael.
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Post by Chris loud style O on Dec 10, 2006 19:03:35 GMT
Michael,
Great to meet you, and thanks for all your encouragement.
Englishmen do play Delta Blues as good as anyone can.
Best wishes.
Chris Frost
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 11, 2006 11:35:55 GMT
Thanks Chris! I am pleased you enjoyed the workshop. Keep in touch,
Shine On,
Michael.
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Post by fitchmeister on Dec 11, 2006 14:52:05 GMT
Hi Mike Yeah it was a good workshop - spent sat evening mapping out the G Maj pentatonic in open G and expandin those bluegrass licks you showed me. Open D next. Sounds cool  Am gettin there with the downward strum using finger picks. An Chris "loud style O" - aint kidding about the loud bit ;D ;D All good fun Roj |
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Post by marv on Dec 11, 2006 15:13:50 GMT
Yeah, thanks for the workshop, it highlighted some pretty fundamental errors in my approach. I spent a good chunk of yesterday afternoon running scales up'n'down 1 string then improvising with each. I can feel my control coming on already.
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Post by chris loud style O on Dec 11, 2006 15:31:13 GMT
Michael, you mentioned that you play electric delta blues which got me thinking about playing my electric again. What gauge strings would you recommend?
Regards,
Chris.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 11, 2006 16:58:05 GMT
Hi Chris,
I have my electric set up almost the same as my Fine Resophonic single cone guitar. That way I get a similar feel and touch. So I use .......here comes the plug ;D ....Michael Messer Electric Slide Classics by Newtone - 15 to 56 gauge. These are strings that I designed with Newtone to do exactly what we are talking about, and myself and many other players are very happy with them. I also sometimes use Michael Messer National Guitar Strings by Newtone - the nickel ones in the blue pack - 15 to 56 gauge.
Give them a try and see how you get on.
What guitar & amp do you have?
Shine On,
Michael.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 11, 2006 17:06:57 GMT
Hi Roj,
It is always a pleasure to see you. Your playing is coming on very well. When you mentioned the bluegrass & rootsy country stuff that you listen to, I thought I should show you some major scale licks and riffs. That is why I like to hear each person talk about their playing abilities and musical tastes.
The strumming technique is one that I have used and worked on for many years. The only advice I can give is to spend as much time as you can playing rhythm. Maybe back up a friend who wants to practice lead or singing...or something. There is no shortcut, it just takes practice. I used to listen to a lot of bluegrass & old timey rhythms - just keep doing it. Fingerpicks are just odd things to get used to, but once you do, they are more versatile than a flatpick. Well they are for me anyway!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback.
Shine On,
Michael.
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Post by Michael Messer on Dec 11, 2006 17:13:47 GMT
Hi Marv,
Thanks! I am pleased that you enjoyed the workshop. Me too. That one string approach to soloing and practicing is really good for your playing and your ears. I have seen many students really improve their playing by practicing the one string stuff. Try it on other strings in other keys...B string in key of B ....D string in D....etc. Then take the one string licks and play the same notes but using all the strings.
Shine On,
Michael.
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Post by chrisloud style O on Dec 11, 2006 18:42:33 GMT
Michael,
I have a 1980 Heritage Les Paul Standard, and a Fender Blues Junior amp. Plus Ibanez Tube Screamer.
Guitar currently strung with hybrid lites 9 to 54's. Action too low for slide though. May improve with heavier strings.
Regards,
Chris.
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