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Sandy Martin
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Salem, MA
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Posted 10 Jun 2004 4:15 am |
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| I've been experimenting with various chromatic approaches to chord tones for soloing...are there any "rules of thumb" for chromatic runs, as far as slides, deciding approaches from a fret above as opposed to a fret below (starting from the same note - different string)...has anybody come up with a slew of exercises for chromatic approaches on the steel? There's tons of stuff out there for horn players and guitar players...fortunately, I can read, so I just transcribe the stuff to steel, but I was wondering if it's been done by any good teachers. It's such a valuable soloing tool! |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2004 4:43 am
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| If my memory serves me correctly, there was a course by Catfish John called "Trappin' Squirrels" 20 or more years ago that was primarily focused on the chromatic strings. I believe that I got my copy from Frenchy. Also, both of Jay Dee Maness' video courses have a number of licks and runs that primarily utilize the chromatic strings and are a must-have for anyone attempting to figure out what this master is doing. |
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Kiyoshi Osawa
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Posted 10 Jun 2004 7:11 am
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I don't think he ment the chormatic strings per se, as much as using chromatism as part of single note scale runs in a solo.
I couldn't really help you in finding a course or tab for that. Although it shouldn't be that hard to make tab out of the stuff your transcribing. If you did it, I would sign up for a copy!!!
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Ray Minich
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Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 10 Jun 2004 10:03 am
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| both of Jay Dee Maness' video courses |
Jim; I have Jay Dee's "Get Inside" video, what is the other one and where can I buy it?
Thanks and regards... |
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Larry Bell
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Englewood, Florida
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Posted 10 Jun 2004 2:23 pm
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I would suggest you check out the two E9 CD-based courses Paul Franklin has out. Paul's playing is often colored with chromaticism and he has several interesting ways of achieving it that are illustrated by the courses I mentioned above. http://www.paul-franklin.com
Think of chromaticism as a way to navigate between notes in the scale you are using. Any of the in between notes can be used effectively if you recognize that a chromatic phrase is creating tension. When it resolves to a scale or chord tone there is release. Great tool for constructing solos.
Here's an example.
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Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps
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Sandy Martin
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Salem, MA
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Posted 11 Jun 2004 11:43 am
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| It is a terrific tool for soloing! There are several different ways of approaching a note chromatically, and on the steel we have several different choices to articulate a single chromatic run. Which string? Pick or slide? pedal or no pedal (knee lever?)? I was just wondering if this had been either discussed here on the Forum, or had been addressed in any instructional material. I will check out the P. Franklin material, as it would be most interesting to observe how a very experienced player would approach these decisions. In the end, it'll probably be a matter of individual taste and ability. Transcribing solos is always an excellent teacher (The "new" Funhouse album will keep me very busy for quite awhile!), but I was hoping there'd possibly be some general guidelines that we all could benefit from. |
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