One of the best focused lessons I've seen..It shows, we hear and you explain the "why and how". Phenomenal video that really is gateway to a ton of options in my playing and continued learning of jump blues/swing.....Nice!
You can also play a C dim arp over the V in Bb as well. You can also play it over the the Bb as well for tension and release purposes going into the IV. This is not an all cases sub, but you can go C# dim over the Bb and V. It is one you have to learn to work with, especially target notes to start on, becaue it is a create tension and resolution kind of trick. Phrasing has a lot to do with making it work as well.
Man there is some cool things in the IV and V voicings you do in the video. It really opens a lot of options up. Especially with hip Arpeggio lines and even pedal point lines. i used it alot over the weekend. People thought I was cool. LOL
In all seriousness, Tommy is a excellent teacher. If you are interested in learning this style of music, and roots music in general, you should hit him up. He can teach you no matter what your talent level, or experience is.
It sure is. I'm under the belief that most of our guitar heroes back then utilized a chord structuring system. My challenge right now is learning the structures and utilizing them in a substitute capacity. Example- I can use a Cmin 7 arp over the V in Bb, but I can also use the relative major Eb as well. I'll have a lesson come out real soon on that.
Chordal substitutions is one of Montgomery's secret . In fact when you can "hear " each note in chords ,the road is opened for melodic lines and freedom to harmony .
You are right I have to give credit where credit is due. My buddy bryan and I were lookin at something other than tiny grimes and he voiced this 6th chord. After we got done I ran to my tiny grimes records and used it. I have ownership over the 7th an maj 9th for the iV. LOL
Great tips man, thanks! I'm trying to work out "Romance without Finance" and it's doing my head in (very low-fi recording). It's probably really simple, hopefully these sweet 4 note voicings you're talkin about should open my ears up.. Cheers!
Hi Tommy, loads of good stuff in this lesson and all the others. It's weird that I've been searching youtube for this kind of stuff and have only just come across you now, where you been hiding?
At the end when you play the example on the last 12 bars ( around 5 min ) you play a C6 and then flatten the 5. From what i can hear anyway but wouldn't this be where the 5 chord is in the progression? I got the freddy king chord on the first time which functions as the 5 but the 2nd time I hear a normal c6? any help? Thanks , lessons are great just purchased the jump blues off your site.
Note: The tenor guitar like Tiny Grimes' was created as a device by the guitar making industry during the 1920's to entice jazz banjo players to pick up on the new style of arch top guitars. They were tuned the same as the banjos, in 5ths. The chording would be the same and didn't have to be relearned. Thus, the complex chordal comping of the dixie land style followed without the obstacle of a learning curve. Kind of like training wheels on a kid's bicycle. By the 1940 that was all pretty much obsolete. I would be curious to know why Mr. Grimes continued with that instrument and not a more versatile six string in 4ths. standard guitar.
Tiny tuned his guitar in 4ths. In an interview in guitar player magazine when asked about not transitioning he said he could get all the chords he needed. The truth is the limitations of the instrument formed his voice.
I love his sound... blues in it's purest form. I'd like to sound like that. Type: [ Maso's Blues ] in 'Search' above to see and hear me play my blues...! Comments welcome...
It's called the george barnes electric guitar method. Barney Kessel wrote a book called "The Guitar". It has the same structure lesson almost word for word. send me an email and I'll send you a few pages that I scanned.
Nice Stuff, Tommy! Are you playing a L-7? @3:53 during your discussion of a hip voicing for a D9 chord you change the F# to a G, which also can be used as a D9 sus chord - you can hear the back and forth movement of that one note on some Tower of Power rhythm guitar parts, like the intro to Soul With a Capital "S". Your stuff has got me thinking - Thanks!
Is it a lot like the Herb Ellis Method books where he shows CAGED shapes and builds riffs and melodies from them? I like your videos by the way. Thanks.
This is a great and very useful lesson. I instantly became a member from your channel here. Do you have recommendations for records to listen to for this style playing and soloing? Thanks.
+Sjaak Strik All the Tiny Grimes stuff is awesome. There is a comp called the Bop Chorus Masters. I think Phil Dubois in France compiled it. It is a great place to start.
Tommy, I love what you are teaching here. It's taking me exactly where I want to go.Thank you!
Thanks soooo much. I'm obsessed with old-school comping. This has been a real eye and ear opener!
Thank you man!
Súper nice lesson
Another great lesson , its interesting how the caged chord shapes fit together to give up smaller jump triads like the G6.cheers Vin U.K.
My pleasure! Once I focused on those grips I made more sense of the fret board and understanding how they connect.
One of the best focused lessons I've seen..It shows, we hear and you explain the "why and how". Phenomenal video that really is gateway to a ton of options in my playing and continued learning of jump blues/swing.....Nice!
Thank you so much!
Tasty lesson, Tommy...
You can also play a C dim arp over the V in Bb as well. You can also play it over the the Bb as well for tension and release purposes going into the IV. This is not an all cases sub, but you can go C# dim over the Bb and V. It is one you have to learn to work with, especially target notes to start on, becaue it is a create tension and resolution kind of trick. Phrasing has a lot to do with making it work as well.
Man there is some cool things in the IV and V voicings you do in the video. It really opens a lot of options up. Especially with hip Arpeggio lines and even pedal point lines. i used it alot over the weekend. People thought I was cool. LOL
Thanks, keep up the good work.
Thanks for the lesson!
In all seriousness, Tommy is a excellent teacher. If you are interested in learning this style of music, and roots music in general, you should hit him up. He can teach you no matter what your talent level, or experience is.
Must elevated my playing! Ty....
That's awesome. If I played guitar this would be the thing to get down. Maybe you could talk Fred Kaplin into letting go some of his piano tricks. :)
I'll try to keep em coming.
Thank you for that.
Great lesson
Thank you.
Thank you!
It sure is. I'm under the belief that most of our guitar heroes back then utilized a chord structuring system. My challenge right now is learning the structures and utilizing them in a substitute capacity. Example- I can use a Cmin 7 arp over the V in Bb, but I can also use the relative major Eb as well. I'll have a lesson come out real soon on that.
Chordal substitutions is one of Montgomery's secret . In fact when you can
"hear " each note in chords ,the road is opened for melodic lines and freedom
to harmony .
Thanks Tommy! I will be practicing.....lawd.
You are right I have to give credit where credit is due. My buddy bryan and I were lookin at something other than tiny grimes and he voiced this 6th chord. After we got done I ran to my tiny grimes records and used it. I have ownership over the 7th an maj 9th for the iV. LOL
Great tips man, thanks! I'm trying to work out "Romance without Finance" and it's doing my head in (very low-fi recording). It's probably really simple, hopefully these sweet 4 note voicings you're talkin about should open my ears up.. Cheers!
Get me your email and I'll ship you a few takes that I have. Sorry it took 3 months to get back to you. lol
hey mate, I'd love that. I'm at fatcontrolla@gmail.com
cool man. on it's way.
thankyou. hopefully more to come
OH NO! I am very happy you like it. Just check it backi in when you are done with it
Great stuff! Thanks!!!!
Hi Tommy, loads of good stuff in this lesson and all the others. It's weird that I've been searching youtube for this kind of stuff and have only just come across you now, where you been hiding?
At the end when you play the example on the last 12 bars ( around 5 min ) you play a C6 and then flatten the 5. From what i can hear anyway but wouldn't this be where the 5 chord is in the progression? I got the freddy king chord on the first time which functions as the 5 but the 2nd time I hear a normal c6? any help? Thanks , lessons are great just purchased the jump blues off your site.
Note: The tenor guitar like Tiny Grimes' was created as a device by the guitar making industry during the 1920's to entice jazz banjo players to pick up on the new style of arch top guitars. They were tuned the same as the banjos, in 5ths. The chording would be the same and didn't have to be relearned. Thus, the complex chordal comping of the dixie land style followed without the obstacle of a learning curve. Kind of like training wheels on a kid's bicycle. By the 1940 that was all pretty much obsolete. I would be curious to know why Mr. Grimes continued with that instrument and not a more versatile six string in 4ths. standard guitar.
Tiny tuned his guitar in 4ths. In an interview in guitar player magazine when asked about not transitioning he said he could get all the chords he needed. The truth is the limitations of the instrument formed his voice.
I love his sound... blues in it's purest form. I'd like to sound like that. Type: [ Maso's Blues ] in 'Search' above to see and hear me play my blues...! Comments welcome...
It's called the george barnes electric guitar method. Barney Kessel wrote a book called "The Guitar". It has the same structure lesson almost word for word. send me an email and I'll send you a few pages that I scanned.
Great lesson Tommy. Could you send me some of Barney Kessell you scanned. My e-mail is dsuarezblues@gmail.com
Thanks a lot!!!! 🎸
:)
Nice Stuff, Tommy! Are you playing a L-7?
@3:53 during your discussion of a hip voicing for a D9 chord you change the F# to a G, which also can be used as a D9 sus chord - you can hear the back and forth movement of that one note on some Tower of Power rhythm guitar parts, like the intro to Soul With a Capital "S".
Your stuff has got me thinking - Thanks!
Is the difference between the 6 chord and a 13 chord have to do with the flat 7? 13 chord has the flat 7 and the 6 chord does not. Is this correct?
Sorry for the late reply. Yep you got it
Is it a lot like the Herb Ellis Method books where he shows CAGED shapes and builds riffs and melodies from them?
I like your videos by the way.
Thanks.
This is a great and very useful lesson. I instantly became a member from your channel here. Do you have recommendations for records to listen to for this style playing and soloing? Thanks.
+Sjaak Strik All the Tiny Grimes stuff is awesome. There is a comp called the Bop Chorus Masters. I think Phil Dubois in France compiled it. It is a great place to start.
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You are the fucking man dude. Wow. Super dig your stuff. You introduced me to kid Ramos too. I would love to get some mentoring from someone like you.
thank you very much. Made my day man.
its on my channel, titled jump blues comping
Man you stole my chord. I want some royalties or someting. LOL. Nice video.
should start the video with the recap you do at 4:45 to show what you are going to teach
I think you should ask for your money back.
where's pt. 1?
Rockin the blues away is so fkn greasy