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Standard Notation and Picking Patterns - Reels and Jigs
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I live in the UK and like thousands of other guitarists of my generation, I didn't have a Doc Watson or a Rev Gary Davis living down th lane, so my introduction to printed music came via Mr.…Continue
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Mike P replied to Mike P's discussion Standard Notation and Picking Patterns - Reels and Jigs"Hi Roberto
Thank-you for taking the time to respond to my query. Your advice is appreciated. It took me a lot of time to get the 6/8 strum pattern right - so as you say, it makes sense to start off by using the same rule for picking…"
John Carnie replied to Mike P's discussion Standard Notation and Picking Patterns - Reels and Jigs"Hi Mike
I have posted bits of my other reply to you re the Scottish Guitar Tutor Book as part of this general discussion.
Re the right hand technique I do tend to play most jigs DUD UDU DUD. I don't stick to it always and it is more…"
Roberto Dalla Vecchia replied to Mike P's discussion Standard Notation and Picking Patterns - Reels and Jigs"Ciao Mike
even if it all looks confusing, just follow the rule down up down up etc. whenever you see 4/4, 2/4 or cut time (2/2), tap your foot as you play if you are not sure where the down beat is. The only difference is in the way the music is…"
Mike P replied to John Carnie's discussion The Scottish Guitar Tutor Book"Hi John
I saw your new book when I posted a query on pick directions. I ordered the book and your new CD and I'm currently enjoying both from the comfort of my shed. I really like the range of tunes you've selected and the…"
Mike P posted a discussionStandard Notation and Picking Patterns - Reels and Jigs
I live in the UK and like thousands of other guitarists of my generation, I didn't have a Doc Watson or a Rev Gary Davis living down th lane, so my introduction to printed music came via Mr. Grossman's tab system. Whilst I'm sure this was valuable in opening up the mysteries of working out how to 'sound like my fingerstyle heroes', it taught me nothing about music or improvisation. Fast forward 30 years and I've realised that fingerstyle doesn’t really cut it in 'social music', so I've been…See More
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